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Independence to California trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Independence and California takes 37h 46m. There is at least one train per day from Independence to California. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

37h 46m
Duration
1,802 mi
Distance
$1,206
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Independence to California train times

Trains run once daily between Independence and California. The service departs Independence at 8:11 PM in the evening, which arrives into California at 07:57:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 37h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak37h 46m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak37h 46m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak37h 46m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak37h 46m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak37h 46m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak37h 46m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak37h 46m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Independence to California? 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: 1,802.2 mi
  • Duration: 37h 46m

What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and California, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $950–1,600 and the journey takes 35h 40m.

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