Bus San Diego to Kansas City: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from San Diego to Kansas City

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

today

tomorrow

$213

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Monday

$185

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Thursday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	40h 5m	1:45 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	7:50 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$213	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 12/6/2025 1:45:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $213 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 5m
Greyhound US	47h 5m	6:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	7:50 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$214	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/6/2025 6:45:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $214 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 5m
FlixBus	41h 35m	12:15 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	7:50 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$215	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/6/2025 12:15:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $215 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 35m
FlixBus	39h 40m	2:10 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	7:50 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$215	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 12/6/2025 2:10:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $215 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from San Diego to Kansas City via Phoenix, AZ, you can save more than $36? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  43h 50m
  
  0
  
  10:00 AM
  
  San Diego
  Old Town Transit Center
  
  6:15 PM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $41
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/8/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
- Busbud
  
  31h 5m
  
  0
  
  11:45 PM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  7:50 AM
  
  Kansas City
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $136
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 12/8/2025 11:45:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 5m
Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save $36

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	47h 5m	6:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	7:50 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$185	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/8/2025 6:45:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $185 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 5m
FlixBus	40h 5m	1:45 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	7:50 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$186	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 12/8/2025 1:45:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $186 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 5m
FlixBus	41h 35m	12:15 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	7:50 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$187	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/8/2025 12:15:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $187 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 35m
FlixBus	39h 40m	2:10 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	7:50 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$187	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 12/8/2025 2:10:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $187 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Diego to Kansas City is $185 on 12/8/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San Diego and Kansas City

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from San Diego to Kansas City. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between San Diego and Kansas City.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 6 buses from San Diego to Kansas City, while Morning sees the fewest connections between San Diego and Kansas City, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Diego to Kansas City

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 4 times every day by bus from San Diego to Kansas City in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Diego to Kansas City starting from $185!

Cheapest Bus	$185
Fastest Bus	41h 40m
Earliest Bus	6:45 AM
Latest Bus	2:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	1,334.0 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from San Diego to Kansas City

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Diego for Kansas City: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

$213

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$185

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from San Diego to Kansas City

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

With a price starting from $185, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Diego to Kansas City. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $213.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Diego to Kansas City, with $185. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $186.

How to save money travelling from San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego to Kansas City are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in San Diego and Kansas City

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

Old Town Transit Center

Congress Street 2727

San Ysidro Transit Center

E San Ysidro Blvd 723

Santa Fe Depot

Kettner Blvd 1050

Seaport Village

W Harbor Dr 789

La Jolla Village

Hyatt Regency

Greyhound Bus Station

Troost Avenue 1102

Metrocenter

Grand Blvd 202

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Diego to Kansas City

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

FAQs about the San Diego to Kansas City bus

How much does a San Diego Kansas City bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $185 and takes 49h 5m to reach Kansas City. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $185 and $215. 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 San Diego to Kansas City each day?

Every day, the San Diego 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 San Diego to Kansas City take?

The fastest bus from San Diego to Kansas City is offered by FlixBus and takes 41h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $215. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from San Diego to Kansas City?

The earliest bus arriving in Kansas City from San Diego starts at 6:45 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 San Diego to Kansas City?

The latest bus trip departing from San Diego for Kansas City starts at 2:10 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 San Diego Kansas City route?

When traveling by bus from San Diego 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 San Diego and Kansas City?

You can check all the direct connections between San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego to Kansas City on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to San Diego and to Kansas City

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