The average bus between Effingham and Independence takes 12h 41m and the fastest bus takes 8h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Effingham 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 Effingham and Independence. The earliest departure is at 1:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Effingham is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Independence at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at St Louis Bus Station and take an average of 12h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Effingham to Independence? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to Independence. However, there are services departing from Effingham station and arriving at Independence station via St Louis Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.
Effingham to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Effingham station.
Effingham to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
The distance between Effingham and Independence is 506.6 km. The road distance is 581 km.
You can take a bus from Effingham to On White Oak At Osage Eb via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 8h 28m.