- Must visit
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
One of the nation’s leading museums on baseball’s Negro Leagues, with powerful exhibits on sport, civil rights, and Black history nearby in Missouri.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$255
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$309
Fastest journey on Sep 19
1 d 3 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
1 d 5 h
Buses on Sep 19
26
Distance
1760 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New York, NY to Kansas City, MO is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Kansas City, MO will cost around $309 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $255.
It's difficult to get from New York, NY to Kansas City, MO without transferring at least once.
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· · Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Kansas City, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $254 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 8h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $254, while a train costs an average of $775.
Distance: 1093 miles (1760 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$254 Average price Cheapest | $775 Average price | $698 Average price | $293 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
29h 56m Average total duration 29h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28h 52m Average total duration 28h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration Fastest 6h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 19h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Kansas City, MO:
A bus is $444 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Kansas City, MO costing on average $698.
A bus is $521 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Kansas City, MO costing on average $775.
Other travel options to Kansas City, MO take longer:
Train takes on average 28h 22m.
Bus takes on average 29h 26m.
Tickets start at around $254 compared to roughly $293 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39. The journey takes 29h 26m versus 19h 10m 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 01:05AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 27h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 27h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 32h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $279 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:59AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 31h01 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $273 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 38h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 44h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $177 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 34h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 34h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 42h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 34h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $177 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 36h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $168 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 42h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $176 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 33h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 35h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 33h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 33h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 34h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $192 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 32h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $186 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 31h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 31h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 36h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 36h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $169 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 34h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $196 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 34h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 32h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $218 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 33h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 32h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 32h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $168 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 38h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $297 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 47h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $169 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 46h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 38h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $299 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 29h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 36h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 28h46 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $178 |
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Kansas City, MO buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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· · | 3:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 31h15 | 9:45 PM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 4:30 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 36h15 | 3:45 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 6:30 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 34h15 | 3:45 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 7:45 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 33h00 | 3:45 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 3 transfers | |
· · | 7:50 PM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 32h55 | 3:45 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 2 transfers | |
· · | 8:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 32h45 | 3:45 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 9:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 47h10 | 7:10 PM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 9:15 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 46h55 | 7:10 PM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 3 transfers | |
· · | 10:50 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 29h55 | 3:45 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 11:59 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 28h46 | 3:45 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 2 transfers | |
· | 1:05 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 27h40 | 3:45 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · | 1:20 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 27h25 | 3:45 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus+ · | 5:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 38h55 | 7:45 PM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 3 transfers | |
· · | 9:30 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 35h15 | 7:45 PM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 9:30 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 35h15 | 7:45 PM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 2 transfers | |
· | 9:55 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 34h50 | 7:45 PM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · · | 10:00 AM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 42h45 | 3:45 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 10:00 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 34h45 | 7:45 PM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 10:15 AM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 36h30 | 9:45 PM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 10:30 AM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 42h15 | 3:45 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 10:45 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 34h00 | 7:45 PM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 11:00 AM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 41h45 | 3:45 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 11:00 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 35h45 | 9:45 PM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 2 transfers | |
· · | 1:35 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 33h10 | 9:45 PM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 2:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 32h15 | 9:45 PM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 3:10 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 31h35 | 9:45 PM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from New York, NY to Kansas City, MO run on average 21 times per day, taking around 29h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $116 but you can travel from only $87 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 25h 10m.
Distance 1093 miles (1760 km) |
Average bus duration 29h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $116 |
Buses per day 21 |
Fastest bus 25h 10m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Kansas City, MO — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kansas City, MO trip today.
One of the nation’s leading museums on baseball’s Negro Leagues, with powerful exhibits on sport, civil rights, and Black history nearby in Missouri.
Large encyclopedic museum known for classic and contemporary works, special exhibitions, and the iconic Shuttlecocks on its grounds.
Regional history museum in the 1911 city hall, covering Wyandotte County stories with exhibits on immigration, industry, and local life.
Historic hilltop neighborhood known for ethnic heritage, churches, murals, and some of the best skyline views in Kansas City, Kansas.
Downtown civic and entertainment district with galleries, venues, historic buildings, and regular events that showcase the city’s urban revival.
Large nature park with wooded trails, lake access, and a bison enclosure, making it one of the region’s best outdoor escapes.
Slow-smoked pork ribs with a peppery bark and tender bite. Kansas City barbecue is a regional icon known for long smoking and rich sauce options.
Burnt ends are caramelized cubes of smoked beef brisket point. They are a Kansas City specialty prized for smoky flavor, bark, and juicy texture.
Slow-smoked pulled pork, often piled on a bun and topped with sauce. It is a staple at local barbecue joints across the Kansas City area.
Legendary casual barbecue counter known for burnt ends, ribs, and brisket. Busy, no-frills, and one of the metro's most famous smokehouses.
Historic Mexican-American institution in Kansas City, Kansas, celebrated for tacos, burritos, and comforting house specialties in a casual setting.
Refined modern restaurant in Strawberry Hill with seasonal American cooking, craft cocktails, and a polished neighborhood atmosphere.
Moderate for U.S. city breaks. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than larger metros, while car travel and limited transit can add costs for visitors.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis usually 10-15%. Cafes often have tip jars; $1-2 or rounding up is common.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Kansas City, MO by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kansas City, MO, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most New York, NY to Kansas City, MO buses use the New York, Port Authority Bus Station to Kansas City, Jefferson Lines station pair, with some services arriving at Kansas City, 47th St (Transit Center). Use this guide to compare New York, NY and Kansas City, MO bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
New York, Port Authority Bus Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, Port Authority Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Starbucks (in the station), Auntie Anne's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station.
Available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Elevators, ramps.
New York, 28 Allen St. is 1 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, 28 Allen St. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Various dining options nearby on Allen St.
Wi-Fi is available at New York, 28 Allen St.. ATMs are available at New York, 28 Allen St..
Ticket office support is available at New York, 28 Allen St..
Available at New York, 28 Allen St.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, 28 Allen St.: Ramp access available for buses.
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.
Kansas City, 47th St (Transit Center) is 9 km from Kansas City city centre. Public transport options include:
Kansas City, 47th St (Transit Center) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Nearby dining options are available within walking distance.
Free Wi-Fi is available at the transit center. ATMs are aTM located near the transit center entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Kansas City, 47th St (Transit Center).
Available at Kansas City, 47th St (Transit Center): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kansas City, 47th St (Transit Center): Accessible ramps and seating available.
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