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A major science museum with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, and family-friendly programs that make science engaging for all ages.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$90
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$91
Fastest journey on Sep 20
14 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
18 h 8 m
Buses on Sep 20
5
Distance
997 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kansas City, MO to Columbus, OH 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 Columbus, OH will cost around $91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $90.
It's difficult to get from Kansas City, MO to Columbus, OH without transferring at least once.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kansas City, MO to Columbus, OH among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $124 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $124, while a flight costs an average of $657.
Distance: 619 miles (997 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$124 Average price Cheapest | $657 Average price | $136 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 45m Average total duration 15h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration Fastest 4h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kansas City, MO to Columbus, OH:
A bus is $533 (€436) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kansas City, MO to Columbus, OH costing on average $657 (€537).
Other travel options to Columbus, OH take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 15m.
Tickets start at around $124 (€101) compared to roughly $136 (€111) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12 (€10). The journey takes 15h 15m versus 10h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 24h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 27h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $88 |
The table below shows live departures for Kansas City, MO to Columbus, OH buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· | 4:10 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 15h30 | 8:40 PM Columbus, E Mound St (Akili Christian High School), OH | 1 transfer | |
· + FlixBus | 4:10 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 14h40 | 7:50 PM Columbus, E Town St (Bus Station), OH | 2 transfers | |
· | 8:40 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 15h05 | 12:45 AM Columbus, E Mound St (Akili Christian High School), OH | 1 transfer | |
· + FlixBus | 3:50 PM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 24h20 | 5:10 PM Columbus, E Town St (Bus Station), OH | 2 transfers | |
· | 3:50 PM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 21h05 | 1:55 PM Columbus, E Mound St (Akili Christian High School), OH | 1 transfer |
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Buses from Kansas City, MO to Columbus, OH run on average 5 times per day, taking around 15h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $84 (€68) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:35, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 619 miles (997 km) distance in 13h 25m.
Distance 619 miles (997 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $84 (€68) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 13h 25m |
First bus 4:35 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis, and $1-2 per drink or coffee at cafes if service is provided.
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Most Kansas City, MO to Columbus, OH buses use the Kansas City, Jefferson Lines to Columbus, E Mound St (Akili Christian High School) station pair, with some services arriving at Columbus, E Town St (Bus Station). Use this guide to compare Kansas City, MO and Columbus, OH bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Kansas City, Jefferson Lines has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are available at Kansas City, Jefferson Lines.
Ticket office support is available at Kansas City, Jefferson Lines.
Available at Kansas City, Jefferson Lines: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kansas City, Jefferson Lines: Wheelchair accessible.
Columbus, E Mound St (Akili Christian High School) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Columbus, E Mound St (Akili Christian High School). ATMs are available at Columbus, E Mound St (Akili Christian High School).
Ticket office support is available at Columbus, E Mound St (Akili Christian High School).
Available at Columbus, E Mound St (Akili Christian High School): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Columbus, E Mound St (Akili Christian High School): Wheelchair accessible buses available.
Columbus, E Town St (Bus Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Columbus, E Town St (Bus Station). ATMs are available at Columbus, E Town St (Bus Station).
Ticket office support is available at Columbus, E Town St (Bus Station).
Available at Columbus, E Town St (Bus Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Columbus, E Town St (Bus Station): Wheelchair accessible bus platforms.
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