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.

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: July 26 at 2:00pm
Departure city: Philadelphia
Departure location: Philadelphia (Logan Square)
Arrival time: July 28 at 5:30am
Destination city: Kansas City
Destination location: Kansas City Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 16h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: July 26 at 3:55am
Departure city: Philadelphia
Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
Arrival time: July 27 at 5:30am
Destination city: Kansas City
Destination location: Kansas City Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 2h
Departure time: July 26 at 3:55am
Departure city: Philadelphia
Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
Arrival time: July 27 at 5:30am
Destination city: Kansas City
Destination location: Kansas City Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 2h
Departure time: July 26 at 1:45pm
Departure city: Philadelphia
Departure location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Arrival time: July 27 at 9:00pm
Destination city: Kansas City
Destination location: Kansas City Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 8h
Departure time: July 26 at 10:40am
Departure city: Philadelphia
Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
Arrival time: July 27 at 1:35pm
Destination city: Kansas City
Destination location: Kansas City Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 3h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Kansas City.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$113 - $335	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$286 - $1,728	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 151kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to Kansas City

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 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $113, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

1d 9hAverage Duration

$113Cheapest ticket

42kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Philadelphia, PA to Kansas City, MO: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$174

Average bus trip duration1d 9h

Number of daily buses12

Earliest bus departure3:10am

Distance1032 miles (1663 km)

Latest bus departure8:45pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,133 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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

3.5/59,712 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Philadelphia to Kansas City Bus

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We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Philadelphia to Kansas City.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Kansas City from Philadelphia, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Kansas City?

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - JFK Bd & N 30th St

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - Independence Travel Center

Stops in Kansas City

A - Greyhound Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Philadelphia, PA - Kansas City, MO

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

07/23

$150

07/24

$205

Today

$120

07/26

$138

07/27

$139

07/28

$119

07/29

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07/30

$129

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on Jul 28, 2025 with a price of $119

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Kansas City, MO, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $119 to $266 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $119 which is on 2025-07-28.

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Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Philadelphia to Kansas City but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Philadelphia to Kansas City.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Philadelphia to Kansas City.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Philadelphia to Kansas City, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia, PA to Kansas City, MO?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 9h	Avg Price$174	Daily Departures12
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 10h	Avg Price$510	Daily Departures2

Will you be returning to Philadelphia, PA by bus?

Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Kansas City, MO

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