Bus Tickets from Kansas City, MO to Austin, TX, US

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Next departures for Kansas City to Austin on September 25
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit
Kansas City Bus Station
Austin Eastside Bus PlazaCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Kansas City Bus Station
Austin Eastside Bus PlazaNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Kansas City Bus Station
Downtown AustinNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Kansas City Bus Station
Downtown AustinNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Kansas City Bus Station
Austin South CongressNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Kansas City to Austin

Bus
Average PriceUS$77 - US$279Average Duration15h 45m
26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$149 - US$315Average Duration1d 9h
93kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Kansas City to Austin

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 15 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day
15h 45mAverage Duration
US$77Cheapest ticket
26kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Kansas City, MO to Austin, TX, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$248
Average Bus Trip Duration15h 45m
Number of daily buses15
Earliest bus departure6:15am
Distance1030 km
Latest bus departure10:45pm

Kansas City to Austin Bus

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

  1. What is the distance between Kansas City and Austin?

    It's about 1025 km (636 miles) from Kansas City to Austin.

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

    Buses departing from Greyhound Station in Kansas City will take you to Greyhound Station in Austin.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09-22
US$145
09-23
US$140
Today
US$134
09-25
US$84
09-26
US$68
09-27
US$94
09-28
US$108
09-29
US$72
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on Sep 26, 2025 with a price of US$68

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

You can expect to pay from US$68 to US$245 for a bus ticket from Kansas City, MO to Austin, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$68 which is on 2025-09-26.

Usually Tornado Bus 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

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 Kansas City and Austin!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Kansas City to Austin.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Kansas City to Austin will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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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!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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.

Will you be returning to Kansas City, MO by bus?

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