The average bus between Independence and New York takes 33h 41m and the fastest bus takes 31h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Independence to New York. 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 New York. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Independence is at 7:02 PM which arrives into New York at 4:10 PM. All services require a transfer at East Village - Bay A and take an average of 33h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Independence to New York. However, there are services departing from Independence station and arriving at New York station via St Louis Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 41m.
Independence to New York bus services, operated by Ride KC, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Independence to New York bus services, operated by Ride KC, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
The distance between Independence and New York is 1,747 km. The road distance is 2,106 km.
You can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Port Authority Bus Terminal via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 31h 37m.