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Trip Overview

The average bus between Philadelphia and Independence takes 32h 26m and the fastest bus takes 27h 58m. There is at least one bus per day 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.

32h 26m
Duration
1,169 mi
Distance
$234
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
  2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
27h 34m
$197–374

Philadelphia to Independence bus times

Buses run once daily between Philadelphia and Independence. The earliest departure is at 3:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 5:35 PM which arrives into Independence at 5:53 AM. All services require a transfer at St Louis Bus Station and take an average of 32h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,169.2 mi
  • Duration: 32h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Philadelphia to On White Oak At Osage Eb via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 27h 34m.

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