- Must visit
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
One of the world's great art museums, with vast collections spanning ancient to modern art. A top priority for first-time visitors and repeat museum-goers alike.
Cheapest price
$165
Average price
$187
Fastest journey
1 d 5 h 30 m
Average duration
1 d 6 h
Buses per day
26
Distance
1760 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kansas City, MO to New York, NY 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 New York, NY will cost around $187 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $165.
It's difficult to get from Kansas City, MO to New York, NY without transferring at least once.
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· · Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kansas City, MO to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $119. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $119, and a flight costs an average of $102.
Distance: 1093 miles (1760 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$238 Average price Cheapest | $394 Average price | $403 Average price | $311 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
26h 55m Average total duration 26h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29h 53m Average total duration 29h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Kansas City, MO to New York, NY:
A bus is $156 (€126) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kansas City, MO to New York, NY costing on average $394 (€318).
A bus is $164 (€133) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kansas City, MO to New York, NY costing on average $403 (€325).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 26h 25m.
Train takes on average 29h 23m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 43h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $194 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 41h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $210 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 30h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 31h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 31h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 31h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $273 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 50h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 39h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 36h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 38h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $343 |
The table below shows live departures for Kansas City, MO to New York, NY buses for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· + FlixBus | 4:00 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 29h45 | 10:45 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 4:00 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 32h15 | 1:15 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 40h00 | 9:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 39h25 | 8:25 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 3 transfers | |
· · | 4:00 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 30h35 | 11:35 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 2 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 4:00 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 30h55 | 11:55 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 39h50 | 8:50 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 3 transfers | |
· | 4:00 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 29h30 | 10:30 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
· · + FlixBus | 4:00 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 33h50 | 2:50 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 3 transfers | |
· · | 4:00 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 31h10 | 12:10 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 8:40 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 33h15 | 6:55 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 8:40 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 29h40 | 3:20 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 8:40 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 35h50 | 9:30 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 3 transfers | |
· · | 8:40 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 31h10 | 4:50 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
· | 8:40 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 30h30 | 4:10 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
· + FlixBus | 8:40 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 31h25 | 5:05 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 3:50 PM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 40h15 | 9:05 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:50 PM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 42h05 | 10:55 AM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 3 transfers | |
· | 3:50 PM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 35h10 | 4:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:50 PM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 48h55 | 5:45 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 4 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 3:50 PM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 35h30 | 4:20 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus+![]() | 3:50 PM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 42h45 | 11:35 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 3 transfers | |
· · | 3:50 PM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 41h10 | 10:00 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:50 PM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 49h25 | 6:15 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 4 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:50 PM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 39h00 | 7:50 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:50 PM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 50h10 | 7:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 4 transfers | |
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Buses from Kansas City, MO to New York, NY run on average 12 times per day, taking around 26h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $119 (€96) but you can travel from only $102 (€83) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 1093 miles (1760 km) distance in 30h 40m.
Distance 1093 miles (1760 km) |
Average bus duration 26h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $119 (€96) |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 30h 40m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 21 days |
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