Bus New York to Kansas City: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from New York to Kansas City

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

today

$191

tomorrow

$119

Saturday

Sunday

$124

Monday

$113

Tuesday

$102

Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	36h 0m	7:00 PM	New York	11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop	6:00 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$191	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop, New York (USA) at 5/7/2026 7:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $191 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 0m
Greyhound US	34h 15m	9:55 AM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	7:10 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$198	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 5/7/2026 9:55:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 5/8/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $198 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 15m
FlixBus	30h 50m	3:10 PM	New York	11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop	9:00 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$207	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop, New York (USA) at 5/7/2026 3:10:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 5/8/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $207 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 50m
FlixBus	31h 45m	2:15 PM	New York	31st & 8th Ave	9:00 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$207	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 5/7/2026 2:15:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 5/8/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $207 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 45m
Greyhound US	32h 25m	1:35 PM	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	9:00 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$208	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 5/7/2026 1:35:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 5/8/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $208 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from New York to Kansas City via Newark, you can save more than $67? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  30h 30m
  
  0
  
  3:30 PM
  
  New York
  Port Authority Bus Terminal
  
  4:10 PM
  
  Newark
  Penn Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 5/8/2026 3:30:00 PM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 5/8/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
- Greyhound US
  
  29h 40m
  
  0
  
  4:20 PM
  
  Newark
  Penn Station
  
  9:00 PM
  
  Kansas City
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $115
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 5/8/2026 4:20:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 40m
Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save $67

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	32h 0m	11:00 PM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	6:00 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$119	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 5/8/2026 11:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 0m
FlixBus	36h 0m	7:00 PM	New York	11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop	6:00 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$119	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop, New York (USA) at 5/8/2026 7:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 0m
FlixBus	33h 45m	9:15 PM	New York	Chinatown	6:00 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$119	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 5/8/2026 9:15:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 45m
FlixBus	45h 0m	10:00 AM	New York	Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd	6:00 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$119	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd, New York (USA) at 5/8/2026 10:00:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 0m
Greyhound US	34h 15m	9:55 AM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	7:10 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$120	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 5/8/2026 9:55:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	34h 15m	9:55 AM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	7:10 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$124	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 5/10/2026 9:55:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $124 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 15m
FlixBus	36h 0m	7:00 PM	New York	11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop	6:00 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$124	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop, New York (USA) at 5/10/2026 7:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $124 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 0m
Greyhound US	29h 25m	1:35 AM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	6:00 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$125	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 5/10/2026 1:35:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $125 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 25m
Greyhound US	32h 0m	11:00 PM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	6:00 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$125	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 5/10/2026 11:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $125 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 0m
FlixBus	35h 45m	10:15 AM	New York	11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop	9:00 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$125	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop, New York (USA) at 5/10/2026 10:15:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $125 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	36h 0m	7:00 PM	New York	11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop	6:00 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$113	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop, New York (USA) at 5/11/2026 7:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 0m
FlixBus	33h 45m	9:15 PM	New York	Chinatown	6:00 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$113	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 5/11/2026 9:15:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 45m
Greyhound US	30h 30m	3:30 PM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	9:00 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$114	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 5/11/2026 3:30:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 30m
Greyhound US	32h 0m	11:00 PM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	6:00 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$114	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 5/11/2026 11:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 0m
FlixBus	35h 45m	10:15 AM	New York	11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop	9:00 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$114	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop, New York (USA) at 5/11/2026 10:15:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	29h 25m	1:35 AM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	6:00 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$102	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 5/12/2026 1:35:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 25m
FlixBus	47h 15m	7:45 AM	New York	Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd	6:00 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$102	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd, New York (USA) at 5/12/2026 7:45:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 5/14/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 15m
Greyhound US	34h 15m	9:55 AM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	7:10 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$103	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 5/12/2026 9:55:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 15m
Greyhound US	30h 20m	3:40 PM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	9:00 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$103	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 5/12/2026 3:40:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 20m
FlixBus	47h 0m	8:00 AM	New York	Chrystie St	6:00 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$103	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chrystie St, New York (USA) at 5/12/2026 8:00:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 5/14/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from New York to Kansas City is $99 on 5/19/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between New York and Kansas City

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 38 daily buses from New York to Kansas City. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 17 daily coaches between New York and Kansas City.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 53 buses from New York to Kansas City, while Night sees the fewest connections between New York and Kansas City, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from New York to Kansas City

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 22 times every day by bus from New York to Kansas City in one click! Book your bus ticket from New York to Kansas City starting from $99!

Cheapest Bus	$99
Fastest Bus	28h 25m
Earliest Bus	9:30 AM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	22 Ø
Distance	1,093.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from New York to Kansas City

Every day, 22 buses from 2 bus companies leave New York for Kansas City: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/03

Monday 05/04

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

$186

Friday 05/08

$119

Saturday 05/09

Sunday 05/10

$124

Monday 05/11

$113

Tuesday 05/12

$102

Wednesday 05/13

Thursday 05/14

$110

Friday 05/15

Saturday 05/16

Sunday 05/17

$126

Monday 05/18

$131

Tuesday 05/19

$99

Wednesday 05/20

$136

Thursday 05/21

$112

Friday 05/22

$150

Saturday 05/23

$130

Sunday 05/24

$133

Monday 05/25

$125

Tuesday 05/26

$116

Wednesday 05/27

Thursday 05/28

Friday 05/29

$119

Saturday 05/30

The cheapest time to travel from New York to Kansas City

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

With a price starting from $99, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from New York to Kansas City. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $124.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from New York to Kansas City, with $99. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $103.

How to save money travelling from New York 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 New York 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 New York 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 New York to Kansas City are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in New York and Kansas City

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

Port Authority Bus Terminal

8th Ave 641

31st & 8th Ave

31st St & 8th Ave

West 34th Street

West 34th Street 650

Chinatown

Allen St 28

East Broadway

East Broadway 120

Greyhound Bus Station

Troost Avenue 1102

Metrocenter

Grand Blvd 202

Service and Comfort on the bus from New York to Kansas City

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

FAQs about the New York to Kansas City bus

How much does a New York Kansas City bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $99 and takes 46h 15m to reach Kansas City. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $99 and $230. 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 New York to Kansas City each day?

Every day, the New York to Kansas City bus route is served by approximately 22 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from New York to Kansas City is offered by Greyhound US and takes 28h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $149. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from New York to Kansas City?

The earliest bus arriving in Kansas City from New York starts at 9:30 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 New York to Kansas City?

The latest bus trip departing from New York for Kansas City starts at 11:59 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 New York Kansas City route?

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

Is there a direct bus between New York and Kansas City?

You can check all the direct connections between New York 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: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the New York 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 New York 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 New York 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 New York to Kansas City on your planned travel date.

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

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 22 daily trips between New York and Kansas City. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from New York to Kansas City?

Prices and availability for 22 trips between New York and Kansas City change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to New York and to Kansas City

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