Bus Tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Kansas City, MO

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Next departures for San Diego to Kansas City on November 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    		Downtown SD (Seaport)
    		Kansas City Bus StationCheapest
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
      		UCSD Health La Jolla Station
      		Kansas City Bus StationFastest
      FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
        		San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
        		Kansas City Bus StationNo tags

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        We 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, 14 hours 16 minutes and with fares starting at just $182, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

        2train per day
        1d 14hAverage Duration
        1332 milesDistance
        195kgCO₂ emissions
        Bus
        		Average Price$103 - $406Average Duration1d 17h
        54kg CO₂e
        Train
        		Average Price$182 - $340Average Duration1d 14h
        195kg CO₂e

        Bus San Diego, CA, US to Kansas City, MO: Trip Overview

        Average ticket price$147
        Average bus trip duration1d 17h
        Number of daily buses5
        Earliest bus departure6:45am
        Distance1333 miles (2149 km)
        Latest bus departure7:35pm

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        You can expect to pay from $151 to $282 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $151 which is on 2025-11-06.

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        Did you know?

        The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

        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.

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

        What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Kansas City, MO?

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