Bus New York to Kansas City: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from New York to Kansas City

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from New York to Kansas City from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

from $133

tomorrow

Wednesday

from $124

Thursday

from $148

Friday

Saturday

from $132

Sunday

from $164

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	48h 55m	7:00 PM	New York	West 34th Street	7:55 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$133	A Bus from FlixBus goes from West 34th Street, New York (USA) at 8/11/2025 7:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/13/2025 7:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 55m
FlixBus	32h 30m	12:30 PM	New York	31st & 8th Ave	9:00 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$140	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 8/11/2025 12:30:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/12/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 30m
FlixBus	32h 5m	5:30 AM	New York	31st & 8th Ave	1:35 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$153	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 8/11/2025 5:30:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/12/2025 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $153 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 5m
Greyhound US	30h 40m	10:50 PM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	5:30 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$154	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 8/11/2025 10:50:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/13/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 40m
Greyhound US	30h 55m	10:35 PM	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	5:30 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$164	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 8/11/2025 10:35:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/13/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $164 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	31h 45m	5:50 AM	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	1:35 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$124	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 8/13/2025 5:50:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/14/2025 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $124 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 45m
FlixBus	33h 55m	11:05 AM	New York	Chinatown	9:00 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$125	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 8/13/2025 11:05:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/14/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $125 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 55m
Greyhound US	29h 40m	3:20 PM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	9:00 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$137	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 8/13/2025 3:20:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/14/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $137 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 40m
Greyhound US	31h 20m	1:40 PM	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	9:00 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$137	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 8/13/2025 1:40:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/14/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $137 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 20m
FlixBus	31h 0m	2:00 PM	New York	31st & 8th Ave	9:00 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$138	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 8/13/2025 2:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/14/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	43h 35m	7:00 PM	New York	West 34th Street	1:35 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$148	A Bus from FlixBus goes from West 34th Street, New York (USA) at 8/14/2025 7:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/16/2025 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 35m
FlixBus	33h 30m	12:30 PM	New York	31st & 8th Ave	9:00 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$152	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 8/14/2025 12:30:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/15/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 30m
Greyhound US	30h 5m	8:30 AM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	1:35 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$157	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 8/14/2025 8:30:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/15/2025 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $157 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 5m
Greyhound US	31h 40m	10:50 PM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	5:30 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$170	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 8/14/2025 10:50:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/16/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 40m
FlixBus	30h 31m	11:59 PM	New York	31st & 8th Ave	5:30 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$170	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 8/14/2025 11:59:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/16/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 31m

Did you know that if you travel from New York to Kansas City via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  29h 5m
  
  0
  
  8:30 AM
  
  New York
  Port Authority Bus Terminal
  
  6:25 AM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $85
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 8/14/2025 8:30:00 AM to Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) arriving at 8/15/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 55m
- Busbud
  
  5h 55m
  
  0
  
  7:40 AM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  1:35 PM
  
  Kansas City
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $37
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 8/15/2025 7:40:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/15/2025 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $26

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	31h 45m	5:50 AM	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	1:35 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$132	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 8/16/2025 5:50:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/17/2025 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 45m
FlixBus	30h 20m	2:40 PM	New York	West 34th Street	9:00 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$138	A Bus from FlixBus goes from West 34th Street, New York (USA) at 8/16/2025 2:40:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/17/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 20m
Greyhound US	29h 5m	8:30 AM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	1:35 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$139	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 8/16/2025 8:30:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/17/2025 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 5m
Greyhound US	31h 45m	5:50 AM	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	1:35 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$140	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 8/16/2025 5:50:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/17/2025 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 45m
FlixBus	32h 0m	1:00 PM	New York	Chinatown	9:00 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$144	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 8/16/2025 1:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/17/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	43h 30m	11:00 AM	New York	Chrystie St	5:30 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$164	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chrystie St, New York (USA) at 8/17/2025 11:00:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/19/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $164 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 30m
Greyhound US	31h 55m	10:35 PM	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	5:30 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$167	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 8/17/2025 10:35:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/19/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $167 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 55m
FlixBus	30h 31m	11:59 PM	New York	31st & 8th Ave	5:30 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$167	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 8/17/2025 11:59:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/19/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $167 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 31m
Greyhound US	31h 40m	10:50 PM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	5:30 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$173	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 8/17/2025 10:50:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/19/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $173 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 40m
Greyhound US	30h 5m	8:30 AM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	1:35 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$174	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 8/17/2025 8:30:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/18/2025 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $174 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from New York to Kansas City via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $42? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  29h 5m
  
  0
  
  8:30 AM
  
  New York
  Port Authority Bus Terminal
  
  6:25 AM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $85
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 8/14/2025 8:30:00 AM to Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) arriving at 8/15/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 55m
- Busbud
  
  5h 55m
  
  0
  
  7:40 AM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  1:35 PM
  
  Kansas City
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $37
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 8/15/2025 7:40:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/15/2025 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $42

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from New York to Kansas City is $123 on 8/13/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between New York and Kansas City

See here how frequent the connections between New York and Kansas City are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 29 daily buses from New York to Kansas City. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between New York and Kansas City.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 30 buses from New York to Kansas City, while Night sees the fewest connections between New York and Kansas City, with 10 offers.

Facts about the bus from New York to Kansas City

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 14 times every day by bus from New York to Kansas City in one click! Book your bus ticket from New York to Kansas City starting from $123!

Cheapest Bus	$123
Fastest Bus	27h 55m
Earliest Bus	1:35 AM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	14 Ø
Distance	1,093.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from New York to Kansas City

Every day, 14 buses from 2 bus companies leave New York for Kansas City: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/11/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/10

Monday 08/11

$133

Tuesday 08/12

Wednesday 08/13

$123

Thursday 08/14

$148

Friday 08/15

Saturday 08/16

$132

Sunday 08/17

$147

Monday 08/18

$174

Tuesday 08/19

Wednesday 08/20

Thursday 08/21

Friday 08/22

Saturday 08/23

Sunday 08/24

Monday 08/25

Tuesday 08/26

Wednesday 08/27

Thursday 08/28

Friday 08/29

Saturday 08/30

Sunday 08/31

Monday 09/01

Tuesday 09/02

Wednesday 09/03

Thursday 09/04

Friday 09/05

Saturday 09/06

The cheapest time to travel from New York to Kansas City

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from New York to Kansas City, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $123, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from New York to Kansas City. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $148.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from New York to Kansas City, with $123. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $137.

How to save money travelling from New York to Kansas City

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from New York to Kansas City in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from New York to Kansas City, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from New York to Kansas City are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from New York to Kansas City

These are the most booked bus companies between New York to Kansas City from our users.

Greyhound US from New York to Kansas City

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route New York to Kansas City:

Cheapest Price	$124
Fastest Bus	27h 55m
Earliest Bus	1:35 AM
Last Bus	10:50 PM
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	8/9/2025

All bus stations and stops in New York and Kansas City

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in New York and Kansas City.

Port Authority Bus Terminal

8th Ave 641

31st & 8th Ave

31st St & 8th Ave

West 34th Street

West 34th Street 650

Chinatown

Allen St 28

Allen St & Delancey St

Allen St. at Delancy 122

Greyhound Bus Station

Troost Avenue 1102

Metrocenter

Grand Blvd 202

Service and Comfort on the bus from New York to Kansas City

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from New York to Kansas City? Or which bus companies serve the route New York to Kansas City? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the New York to Kansas City bus

How much does a New York Kansas City bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $123 and takes 31h 45m to reach Kansas City. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from New York to Kansas City?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $123 and $210. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Kansas City.

On average, how many connections are available from New York to Kansas City each day?

Every day, the New York to Kansas City bus route is served by approximately 14 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from New York to Kansas City take?

The fastest bus from New York to Kansas City is offered by Greyhound US and takes 27h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $172. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from New York to Kansas City?

The earliest bus arriving in Kansas City from New York starts at 1:35 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from New York to Kansas City?

The latest bus trip departing from New York for Kansas City starts at 11:59 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the New York Kansas City route?

When traveling by bus from New York to Kansas City, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between New York and Kansas City?

You can check all the direct connections between New York and Kansas City by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the New York to Kansas City bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the New York Kansas City bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the New York Kansas City bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from New York to Kansas City on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route New York to Kansas City

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to New York and to Kansas City

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to New York and to Kansas City. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!