Bus Tickets from Los Angeles, US to Kansas City, MO

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Next departures for Los Angeles to Kansas City on October 14
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Los Angeles Union Station
Kansas City Bus StationCheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)
Kansas City Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
Kansas City Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Kansas City.

Bus
Average Price$87 - $307Average Duration1d 21h
55kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$150 - $257Average Duration1d 11h
198kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Los Angeles to Kansas City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 7 minutes and with fares starting at just $150, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
1d 11hAverage Duration
$150Cheapest ticket
198kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Los Angeles, US to Kansas City, MO: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$139
Average bus trip duration1d 21h
Number of daily buses13
Earliest bus departure12:25am
Distance1363 miles (2197 km)
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Los Angeles to Kansas City Bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
10/11
$172
10/12
$162
Today
$183
10/14
$176
10/15
$119
10/16
$134
10/17
$112
10/18
$94
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on Oct 18, 2025 with a price of $94

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

You can expect to pay from $94 to $229 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $94 which is on 2025-10-18.

About Bus Travel

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 Los Angeles to Kansas City but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Kansas City that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Los Angeles to Kansas City while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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 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!

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 Los Angeles, US to Kansas City, MO?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Los Angeles, US by bus?

Bus from Kansas City, MO to Los Angeles, US

You can also go to Kansas City, MO by train

Train from Los Angeles, US to Kansas City, MO

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