MO → MO · about 148 miles
Kansas City to Springfield bus schedule
Jefferson Lines runs 4 direct buses a week from Kansas City to Springfield. The fastest takes 3 hours 20 minutes; every bus leaves at 9:00 AM. The standard fare is $75 one way.
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- Buses a week
- 4
- Fastest trip
- 3h 20m
- Leaves at
- 9:00 AM
- Standard fare
- $75
A standard fare is the carrier's published one-way price. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees.
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Kansas City and arrives at Springfield. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Bus company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | 12:20 PM | 3h 20m | Tue–Fri | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
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Where to board in Kansas City Where you get off in Springfield The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Kansas City
Where the bus stops in Springfield
Return trip: Springfield to Kansas City
Questions
How long is the bus from Kansas City to Springfield?
The fastest direct bus takes 3 hours 20 minutes.
How much is the bus from Kansas City to Springfield?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $75. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees.
What time is the first bus from Kansas City to Springfield?
Every departure is at 9:00 AM (Tue–Fri).
Which bus companies go from Kansas City to Springfield?
Jefferson Lines runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Kansas City?
Buses to Springfield leave from Kansas City Bus Station.