How far is Philadelphia from Kansas City?

About 1034 miles (1667 km) separate Philadelphia and Kansas City.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to Kansas City?

Most of the buses traveling from Philadelphia to Kansas City leave from Philadelphia Airport and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Kansas City?

Once in Kansas City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Steamboat Arabia Museum, The Money Museum, Kansas City Power & Light District and Arrowhead Stadium.

Bus Philadelphia to Kansas City from $105 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Philadelphia to Kansas City on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 9h	10:20pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 5h	10:20pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	6:25pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 12h	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 10h	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 23h	10:20pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours and with fares starting at just $99, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

1d 9hAverage Duration

1031 milesDistance

42kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$99 - $453	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$458 - $566	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 151kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,292 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Kansas City?

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Stops in Kansas City

A - Greyhound Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Kansas City, MO by bus

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