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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Kansas City to Los Angeles. Traveling by bus from Kansas City to Los Angeles usually takes around 59 hours and 43 minutes, but the fastest Tornado Bus bus can make the trip in 58 hours and 55.2 minutes.
| Distance | 1352 mi (2176 km) |
| Shortest duration | 58h 55m |
| Cheapest price | $311.90 |
| Most frequent service | El Expreso Bus |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Kansas City to Los Angeles?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Kansas City to Los Angeles that you can compare and book on Wanderu. However, each company only runs one bus per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Expreso Bus | 1 | 2d 12h 30m | $311.90 |
| Tornado Bus | 1 | 2d 10h 56m | $311.90 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 59 hours and 43 minutes to cover the 1352 miles from Kansas City to Los Angeles. However, the fastest bus only takes 58 hours and 55.2 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 7:00pm and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Kansas City to Los Angeles, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.
With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Kansas City?
Main departure station: 4753 Parallel Pkwy
Most buses depart from the main station in Kansas City.
All bus stations in Kansas City:
4753 Parallel Pkwy
Where does the bus arrive in Los Angeles?
Main arrival station: 611 Maple Ave
All buses from Kansas City arrive at one main station in Los Angeles.
All bus stations in Los Angeles:
611 Maple Ave
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