MN → MO · about 408 miles
Minneapolis to Kansas City bus schedule
Jefferson Lines and Greyhound run 28 direct buses a week from Minneapolis to Kansas City. The fastest takes 8 hours 45 minutes; the first bus leaves at 12:50 PM and the last at 11:55 PM. The standard fare with Jefferson Lines is $75 one way.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 28
- Fastest trip
- 8h 45m
- First bus
- 12:50 PM
- Last bus
- 11:55 PM
- 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. Fares for Greyhound aren't listed here.
7 of the 28 buses a week stop at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).
Timetable
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 | Stops | Bus company | Standard fare & ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:50 PM | 10:10 PM | 9h 20m | Daily | Minneapolis to Kansas City | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $75Book (carrier website) |
| 6:30 PM | 3:30 AM +1 day | 9h 00m | Daily | Minneapolis to Kansas City | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $75Book (carrier website) |
| 9:45 PM | 7:15 AM +1 day | 9h 30m | Daily | Minneapolis to Kansas City | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $75Book (carrier website) |
| 11:55 PM New | 8:40 AM +1 day | 8h 45m | Daily | Minneapolis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
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Where to board in Minneapolis Where you get off in Kansas City The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Minneapolis
Where the bus stops in Kansas City
Return trip: Kansas City to Minneapolis
Questions
How long is the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas City?
The fastest direct bus takes 8 hours 45 minutes; the typical trip is 9 hours 20 minutes.
How much is the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas City?
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. Fares for Greyhound aren't listed here; check its website.
What time is the first bus from Minneapolis to Kansas City?
The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM (Daily) and the last at 11:55 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Minneapolis to Kansas City?
Jefferson Lines and Greyhound run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Minneapolis?
Buses to Kansas City leave from Minneapolis (Bus Station).
Does the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas City stop at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport?
Yes, 7 of the 28 a week: at Minneapolis-St. Paul (Airport - MSP Terminal 1).