The average bus between Denver and Independence takes 13h 44m and the fastest bus takes 12h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Denver to Independence. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Denver and Independence. The earliest departure is at 1:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Denver is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Independence at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Kansas City Bus Station and take an average of 13h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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16h 21m • 1 change
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13h 19m • 1 change
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16h 21m • 1 change
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13h 19m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Denver to Independence. However, there are services departing from Denver station and arriving at Independence station via Kansas City Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.
Denver to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
Denver to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
The distance between Denver and Independence is 910.3 km. The road distance is 1,010 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $90–180 and the journey takes 11h 25m.