Bus Tickets from Kansas City, MO to San Francisco, CA

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Kansas City Bus Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Kansas City Bus Station
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Kansas City to San Francisco.

Bus
Average Price$178 - $440Average Duration2d 3h
60kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$207 - $1,120Average Duration1d 22h
220kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Kansas City to San Francisco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 1 day, 22 hours 38 minutes and with fares starting at just $207, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
1d 22hAverage Duration
$207Cheapest ticket
220kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Kansas City to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$286
Average bus trip duration2d 3h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure6:15am
Distance1500 miles (2418 km)
Latest bus departure10:45pm

Kansas City to San Francisco Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Kansas City to San Francisco was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $171

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Kansas City to San Francisco, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $171 to $407 for a bus ticket from Kansas City to San Francisco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $171 which is on 2025-04-29.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Kansas City to San Francisco.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Kansas City to San Francisco, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Kansas City to San Francisco will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Will you be returning to Kansas City by bus?

Bus from Kansas City to San Francisco

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Train from Kansas City to San Francisco

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