How far is Kansas City from Philadelphia?

The distance between the two cities is 1034 miles (1667 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Kansas City to Philadelphia?

Most of the buses traveling from Kansas City to Philadelphia leave from Greyhound Station and arrive at Philadelphia Airport. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, National Museum of Jewish History, Independence Hall, Citizens Bank Park and Arden Theatre Company.

Bus Kansas City to Philadelphia from $79 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Kansas City to Philadelphia on September 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 6h	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 3h	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 3h	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 7h	5:35pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 18h	2:15pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags

Next departures for Kansas City to Philadelphia on September 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 6h	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 3h	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 3h	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 7h	5:35pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 18h	2:15pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags

Next departures for Kansas City to Philadelphia on September 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 7h	5:35pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 3h	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 3h	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 12h	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 6h	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures for Kansas City to Philadelphia on September 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 12h	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 3h	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 3h	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 8h	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 6h	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Kansas City to Philadelphia.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$85 - $399	Average Duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$198 - $1,087	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 151kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Kansas City to Philadelphia

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

11bus per day

1d 11hAverage Duration

$85Cheapest ticket

42kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$136

Average bus trip duration1d 11h

Number of daily buses11

Earliest bus departure6:00am

Distance1032 miles (1663 km)

Latest bus departure10:00pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,233 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Kansas City Philadelphia recent customer reviews

The bus from Kansas City was late so we ended up having a 7hr layover that wasn't on the schedule

Irene M.

December 11, 2020

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Where are the popular stops in Kansas City and Philadelphia?

Stops in Kansas City

A - Greyhound Station

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - JFK Bd & N 30th St

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - Independence Travel Center

Frequently asked questions for your trip Kansas City, MO - Philadelphia, PA

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09/01

$155

09/02

$101

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$98

09/04

$96

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09/06

$105

09/07

$103

09/08

$111

The cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Sep 4, 2025 with a price of $96

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You can expect to pay from $96 to $189 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 $96 which is on 2025-09-04.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling 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 one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Kansas City to Philadelphia will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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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 travelers 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?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 11h	Avg Price$136	Daily Departures11
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 9h	Avg Price$357	Daily Departures3

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

Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Kansas City, MO

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