Find coaches from Kansas City, MO to Philadelphia, PA

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Next departures from Kansas City to Philadelphia on 8 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Kansas City Bus Station
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Kansas City Bus Station
199 Spring Garden St.Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Kansas City Bus Station
199 Spring Garden St.No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Kansas City Bus Station
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Kansas City Bus Station
Cherry Hill MallNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Kansas City to Philadelphia

Bus
Average priceUS$85 - US$399Average duration1d 11h
42kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$198 - US$1,087Average duration1d 9h
151kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Kansas City to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just US$85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
1d 11hAverage duration
US$85Cheapest ticket
42kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Kansas City, MO to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$135
Average bus trip duration1d 11h
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure06:00
Distance1033 miles
Latest bus departure22:00

Kansas City to Philadelphia Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Kansas City, MO - Philadelphia, PA

  1. What's the distance between Kansas City and Philadelphia by coach?

    The journey from Kansas City to Philadelphia by coach covers an approximate distance of 1034 miles (1667 km).

  2. How can I travel from Kansas City to Philadelphia avoiding air travel?

    To travel from Kansas City to Philadelphia without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
05/09
No data
06/09
US$105
Today
US$103
08/09
US$111
09/09
US$127
10/09
US$119
11/09
US$140
12/09
US$152
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 7 Sept 2025 with a price of US$103

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 Philadelphia, PA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$103 to US$157 for a bus ticket from Kansas City, MO to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$111, which is on 2025-09-08.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Kansas City to Philadelphia.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Kansas City to Philadelphia, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Kansas City to Philadelphia will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Kansas City to Philadelphia.

Did you know?

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

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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!

What's the cheapest way to go from Kansas City, MO to Philadelphia, PA?

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