How much is the bus ticket from Kansas City to Los Angeles?

The cheapest bus tickets from Kansas City to Los Angeles start from $86. The average price for this route is around $161. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Kansas City to Los Angeles?

The average bus trip duration from Kansas City to Los Angeles is 1d 18h, covering a distance of 1352 miles (2180 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 11h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Kansas City to Los Angeles route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Kansas City to Los Angeles?

The earliest bus departs from Kansas City to Los Angeles at 6:15am. And the latest bus departs at 10:45pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Kansas City to Los Angeles?

A bus trip from Kansas City to Los Angeles generates an estimated 54.47837500000001 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Bus Kansas City to Los Angeles from $116 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Kansas City to Los Angeles on April 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:45pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 20h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	10:20pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 11h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:45pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 18h	3:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	10:20pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 16h	1:15pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:45pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 18h	3:30pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Kansas City to Los Angeles on April 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:20pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 11h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:15am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 18h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:45pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 18h	3:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:45pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 18h	3:30pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	6:15am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 19h	12:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for Kansas City to Los Angeles on April 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:20pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 11h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:15am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 18h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:45pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 18h	3:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:45pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 18h	3:30pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	6:15am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 19h	12:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for Kansas City to Los Angeles on April 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:15am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 18h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:20pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 11h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:45pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 18h	3:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	6:15am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 19h	12:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:45pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 18h	3:30pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Kansas City to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $150, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 11hAverage Duration

1351 milesDistance

198kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$86 - $459	Average Duration1d 18h	CO₂ emissions 54kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$150 - $373	Average Duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 198kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Kansas City and Los Angeles?

Stops in Kansas City

A
Greyhound Station
1101 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64106

Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,531 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi2.5

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Kansas City, MO to Los Angeles, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Kansas City to Los Angeles?
The cheapest bus tickets from Kansas City to Los Angeles start from $86. The average price for this route is around $161. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Kansas City to Los Angeles?
The average bus trip duration from Kansas City to Los Angeles is 1d 18h, covering a distance of 1352 miles (2180 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 11h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Kansas City to Los Angeles route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Kansas City to Los Angeles?
The earliest bus departs from Kansas City to Los Angeles at 6:15am. And the latest bus departs at 10:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Kansas City to Los Angeles?
A bus trip from Kansas City to Los Angeles generates an estimated 54.47837500000001 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

03/30

$216

03/31

$282

Today

$235

04/02

$145

04/03

$216

04/04

$189

04/05

$125

04/06

$128

The cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Apr 5, 2026 with a price of $125

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

You can expect to pay from $125 to $418 for a bus ticket from Kansas City, MO to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $125 which is on 2026-04-05.