The cheapest and fastest buses from Kansas City, MO to Hays, KS
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
7 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
411 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kansas City, MO to Hays, KS is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kansas City, MO to Hays, KS will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 1 buses that leave Kansas City, MO for Hays, KS on Mon, Jan 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jan 19 the direct buses cover the 411 km distance in an average of 7 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h .
On Mon, Jan 19 the slowest buses will take 7 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Live departures
Kansas City, MO to Hays, KS bus times
The table below shows live departures for Kansas City, MO to Hays, KS buses for tomorrow, Monday, January 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:20 AM Kansas City, MO | 7h00 | 6:20 PM Hays, KS | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Kansas City, MO to Hays, KS
Buses from Kansas City, MO to Hays, KS run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 14:35, the last at 14:35. The fastest bus covers the 255 miles (411 km) distance in 7h 0m.
Distance 255 miles (411 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 0m |
First bus 14:35 |
Last bus 14:35 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Kansas City, MO to Hays, KS start from as low as $42 (€34) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $46 (€37) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 1 daily trains from Kansas City, MO to Hays, KS with 1 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 7h 0m but the average duration is 7h 0m
Stations & Schedule
- First train typically departs at 02:35 PM and the last at 02:35 PM
FAQs: Bus from Kansas City, MO to Hays, KS
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