Bus Philadelphia to Kansas City: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Philadelphia to Kansas City

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Philadelphia to Kansas City from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$118

tomorrow

$100

Thursday

$105

Friday

$116

Saturday

$105

Sunday

$123

Monday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	30h 45m	10:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	3:45 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$118	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/25/2026 10:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/27/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 45m
Greyhound US	32h 9m	12:01 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	7:10 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$121	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/25/2026 12:01:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/26/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 9m
Greyhound US	25h 25m	3:20 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	3:45 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$123	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/25/2026 3:20:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/26/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 25m
Greyhound US	29h 10m	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	9:45 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$129	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/25/2026 5:35:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/26/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $129 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	29h 10m	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	9:45 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/26/2026 5:35:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/27/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 10m
Greyhound US	32h 9m	12:01 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	7:10 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$102	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/26/2026 12:01:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/27/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 9m
Greyhound US	33h 25m	7:20 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	3:45 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$111	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/26/2026 7:20:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/28/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 25m
Greyhound US	25h 25m	3:20 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	3:45 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$112	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/26/2026 3:20:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/27/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	32h 0m	8:45 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	3:45 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$105	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/27/2026 8:45:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 0m
Greyhound US	32h 9m	12:01 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	7:10 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$106	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/27/2026 12:01:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/28/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 9m
Greyhound US	29h 10m	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	9:45 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$108	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/27/2026 5:35:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/28/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 10m
Greyhound US	25h 25m	3:20 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	3:45 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$116	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/27/2026 3:20:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/28/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	30h 45m	10:00 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	3:45 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$116	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/28/2026 10:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 45m
Greyhound US	29h 10m	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	9:45 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$118	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/28/2026 5:35:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 10m
Greyhound US	25h 25m	3:20 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	3:45 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$127	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/28/2026 3:20:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 25m
Greyhound US	32h 9m	12:01 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	7:10 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$127	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/28/2026 12:01:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 9m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	25h 25m	3:20 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	3:45 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$105	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/29/2026 3:20:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 25m
Greyhound US	29h 10m	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	9:45 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$111	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/29/2026 5:35:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 10m
Greyhound US	32h 9m	12:01 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	7:10 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$114	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/29/2026 12:01:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 9m
FlixBus	30h 45m	10:00 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	3:45 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$120	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/29/2026 10:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/31/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	29h 10m	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	9:45 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$123	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/30/2026 5:35:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/31/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 10m
FlixBus	30h 45m	10:00 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	3:45 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$128	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/30/2026 10:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 9/1/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 45m
Greyhound US	32h 9m	12:01 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	7:10 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$129	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/30/2026 12:01:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/31/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $129 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 9m
Greyhound US	25h 25m	3:20 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	3:45 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$139	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/30/2026 3:20:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/31/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Kansas City via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  25h 25m
  
  0
  
  3:20 AM
  
  Philadelphia
  Central Bus Station
  
  11:15 PM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $83
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/1/2026 3:20:00 AM to Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) arriving at 9/1/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 55m
- Greyhound US
  
  4h 0m
  
  0
  
  11:45 PM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  3:45 AM
  
  Kansas City
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $28
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 9/1/2026 11:45:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 9/2/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $12

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Philadelphia to Kansas City is $100 on 8/26/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Philadelphia and Kansas City

See here how frequent the connections between Philadelphia and Kansas City are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Philadelphia to Kansas City. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Philadelphia and Kansas City.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 14 buses from Philadelphia to Kansas City, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Philadelphia and Kansas City, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Philadelphia to Kansas City

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Philadelphia to Kansas City in one click! Book your bus ticket from Philadelphia to Kansas City starting from $100!

Cheapest Bus	$100
Fastest Bus	24h 25m
Earliest Bus	3:20 AM
Latest Bus	10:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	1,033.7 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Philadelphia to Kansas City

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Philadelphia for Kansas City: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/23

Monday 08/24

Tuesday 08/25

$118

Wednesday 08/26

$100

Thursday 08/27

$105

Friday 08/28

$116

Saturday 08/29

$105

Sunday 08/30

$123

Monday 08/31

Tuesday 09/01

$134

Wednesday 09/02

$136

Thursday 09/03

$145

Friday 09/04

$154

Saturday 09/05

$143

Sunday 09/06

$129

Monday 09/07

$148

Tuesday 09/08

$127

Wednesday 09/09

$123

Thursday 09/10

$131

Friday 09/11

$141

Saturday 09/12

$144

Sunday 09/13

$142

Monday 09/14

$122

Tuesday 09/15

$122

Wednesday 09/16

$119

Thursday 09/17

$123

Friday 09/18

$134

Saturday 09/19

The cheapest time to travel from Philadelphia to Kansas City

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Philadelphia to Kansas City, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $100, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Philadelphia to Kansas City. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $123.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Philadelphia to Kansas City, with $100. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $105.

How to save money travelling from Philadelphia to Kansas City

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Philadelphia to Kansas City in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Philadelphia to Kansas City, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Philadelphia to Kansas City are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Philadelphia and Kansas City

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Philadelphia and Kansas City.

Central Bus Station

Filbert St 1001

Market St

Spring Garden St Station

Spring Garden St & 2nd St

JFK & Broad

John F Kennedy Blvd 1401

30th Street Station

Market St 2955

Greyhound Bus Station

Troost Avenue 1102

Metrocenter

Grand Blvd 202

Service and Comfort on the bus from Philadelphia to Kansas City

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Philadelphia to Kansas City? Or which bus companies serve the route Philadelphia to Kansas City? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Philadelphia to Kansas City bus

How much does a Philadelphia Kansas City bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $100 and takes 28h 10m to reach Kansas City. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Philadelphia to Kansas City?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $100 and $139. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Kansas City.

On average, how many connections are available from Philadelphia to Kansas City each day?

Every day, the Philadelphia to Kansas City bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Philadelphia to Kansas City take?

The fastest bus from Philadelphia to Kansas City is offered by Greyhound US and takes 24h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $123. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Philadelphia to Kansas City?

The earliest bus arriving in Kansas City from Philadelphia starts at 3:20 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Philadelphia to Kansas City?

The latest bus trip departing from Philadelphia for Kansas City starts at 10:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Philadelphia Kansas City route?

When traveling by bus from Philadelphia to Kansas City, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Kansas City?

You can check all the direct connections between Philadelphia and Kansas City by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Philadelphia to Kansas City bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Philadelphia Kansas City bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Philadelphia Kansas City bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Philadelphia to Kansas City on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Philadelphia to Kansas City?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Philadelphia to Kansas City

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Philadelphia and to Kansas City

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Philadelphia and to Kansas City. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!