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Trip Overview

The average bus between Philadelphia and Independence takes 26h 58m and the fastest bus takes 26h 56m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Philadelphia 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.

26h 58m
Duration
1,171 mi
Distance
$240
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Philadelphia to Independence bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Philadelphia and Independence. The service departs Philadelphia at 3:45 AM at night, which arrives into Independence at 05:41:57. All services require a transfer at St Louis Bus Station and take an average of 26h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USARide KC26h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USARide KC26h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USARide KC26h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USARide KC26h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USARide KC26h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USARide KC27h 8m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia 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.

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  • Distance: 1,170.7 mi
  • Duration: 26h 58m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to On White Oak At Osage Eb via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 26h 48m.

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