Bus Tickets from Riverside, CA to Kansas City, MO

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Next departures for Riverside to Kansas City on November 5
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Riverside Station
Union StationCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Riverside Station
Union StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
UC Riverside
Kansas City Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Riverside to Kansas City

busbud logoWe recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 48 minutes and with fares starting at just $177, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
1d 9hAverage Duration
1307 milesDistance
192kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average Price$230 - $307Average Duration1d 17h
53kg CO₂e
Train
Average Price$177 - $308Average Duration1d 9h
192kg CO₂e

Bus Riverside, CA to Kansas City, MO: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$239
Average bus trip duration1d 17h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure10:05am
Distance1306 miles (2106 km)
Latest bus departure6:50pm

Riverside to Kansas City Bus

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

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10/30
$250
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$208
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11/05
$172
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on Nov 5, 2025 with a price of $172

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

You can expect to pay from $172 to $1,309 for a bus ticket from Riverside, CA to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $172 which is on 2025-11-05.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Riverside and Kansas City!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Riverside to Kansas City, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Riverside to Kansas City that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Riverside to Kansas City.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from Riverside, CA to Kansas City, MO?

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Will you be returning to Riverside, CA by bus?

Bus from Kansas City, MO to Riverside, CA

You can also go to Kansas City, MO by train

Train from Riverside, CA to Kansas City, MO

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