The average bus between Independence and Jacksonville takes 34h 18m and the fastest bus takes 31h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Independence to Jacksonville. 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 Independence and Jacksonville. The earliest departure is at 2:07 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Independence is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Jacksonville at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at East Village - Bay A and take an average of 34h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day



32h 45m • 3 changes
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35h 40m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



32h 45m • 3 changes
Arrives +2 days



35h 40m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Independence to Jacksonville? 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 Independence to Jacksonville. However, there are services departing from Independence station and arriving at Jacksonville station via St Louis Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 18m.
Independence to Jacksonville bus services, operated by Ride KC, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Independence to Jacksonville bus services, operated by Ride KC, arrive at Jacksonville station.
The distance between Independence and Jacksonville is 1,516.8 km. The road distance is 1,930 km.
You can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Jacksonville via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 24h 26m.