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04/24/2025
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San Francisco, CA to Kansas City, MO by bus

The journey from San Francisco, CA to Kansas City, MO by bus is 1,505.32 mi and takes 51 hr 35 min. There are 15 connections per day, with the first departure at 6:30 AM and the last at 11:25 PM. It is possible to travel from San Francisco, CA to Kansas City, MO by bus for as little as $216.07 or as much as $306.47. The best price for this journey is $216.07.

Lowest Price $216.07
Journey Duration 51 hr 35 min
Connection per Day 15
Lowest Price $216.07
Highest Price $306.47
First Departure 6:30 AM
Last Departure 11:25 PM
Distance 1,505.32 mi
Departure San Francisco, CA
Arrival Kansas City, MO
Carriers Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus

San Francisco, CA to Kansas City, MO Bus Times

Departure date
Thursday, Apr 24, 2025

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Best time to book cheap bus tickets from San Francisco, CA to Kansas City, MO

The cheapest San Francisco, CA - Kansas City, MO bus tickets can be found for as low as $81.20 if you’re lucky, or $102.36 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $126.28.

Find the best day to travel to Kansas City, MO by bus

When travelling to Kansas City, MO by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board FlixBus and Greyhound from San Francisco, CA to Kansas City, MO
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San Francisco, CA to Kansas City, MO CO2 Emissions by Bus

Ecology
Train
169.58kg
Bus
181.69kg
Flight
484.51kg
Car
387.61kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to Kansas City, MO?
A bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to Kansas City, MO is $263.68. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $216.07.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to Kansas City, MO?
The cheapest ticket you can get from San Francisco, CA to Kansas City, MO is $216.07. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between San Francisco, CA and Kansas City, MO by bus?
San Francisco, CA to Kansas City, MO is 1,505.32 mi.
How long does the bus between San Francisco, CA and Kansas City, MO take?
San Francisco, CA to Kansas City, MO is on average 51 hr 35 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 45 hr 35 min.
Which companies operate from San Francisco, CA to Kansas City, MO?
The bus journey from San Francisco, CA to Kansas City, MO is covered by 2 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus and Greyhound.
How many bus connections per day go from San Francisco, CA to Kansas City, MO?
San Francisco, CA to Kansas City, MO has 15 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from San Francisco, CA to Kansas City, MO leave?
The earliest bus from San Francisco, CA to Kansas City, MO departs at 6:30 AM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from San Francisco, CA to Kansas City, MO depart?
The latest bus from San Francisco, CA to Kansas City, MO departs at 11:25 PM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from San Francisco, CA to Kansas City, MO in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is $216.07 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
What's the fastest journey time between San Francisco, CA to Kansas City, MO by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between San Francisco, CA and Kansas City, MO is 45 hr 35 min.
Is there a direct bus from San Francisco, CA to Kansas City, MO?
Yes, there is a direct bus between San Francisco, CA and Kansas City, MO.
What are the CO2 emissions for San Francisco, CA to Kansas City, MO by bus?
The bus journey from San Francisco, CA to Kansas City, MO creates 181.69kg of CO2 emissions.