Bus Tickets from Houston, US to Kansas City, MO

Next departures

Next departures for Houston to Kansas City on September 23
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby
Kansas City Bus StationCheapest
Tornado Bus
Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)
4753 Parallel PkwyFastest
Amtrak
Amtrak Station
Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Houston Bus Station
Kansas City Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Gray & Smith
Kansas City Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to Kansas City

Bus
Average PriceUS$79 - US$235Average Duration20h 25m
26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$224 - US$303Average Duration2d 1h
95kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Houston to Kansas City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 20 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
20h 25mAverage Duration
US$79Cheapest ticket
26kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Houston, US to Kansas City, MO: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$111
Average Bus Trip Duration20h 25m
Number of daily buses14
Earliest bus departure2:00am
Distance1043 km
Latest bus departure11:20pm

Houston to Kansas City Bus

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We make sure you can find a bus service from Houston to Kansas City from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

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

Frequently asked questions on the trip Houston, US - Kansas City, MO

  1. How far is Houston from Kansas City?

    It's about 1042 km (646 miles) from Houston to Kansas City.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Houston to Kansas City?

    Buses departing from Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway in Houston will take you to Greyhound Station in Kansas City.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09-20
US$197
09-21
US$190
Today
US$196
09-23
US$170
09-24
US$89
09-25
US$102
09-26
US$114
09-27
US$85
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Houston, US to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on Sep 27, 2025 with a price of US$85

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

You can expect to pay from US$85 to US$1,246 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$85 which is on 2025-09-27.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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 Houston 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 Houston to Kansas City, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Houston to Kansas City.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Houston, US to Kansas City, MO?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Houston, US by bus?

Bus from Kansas City, MO to Houston, US

You can also go to Kansas City, MO by train

Train from Houston, US to Kansas City, MO

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