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Los Angeles to Independence trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Los Angeles and Independence takes 37h 40m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Los Angeles 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.

37h 40m
Duration
1,802 mi
Distance
$1,175
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Los Angeles to Independence train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Los Angeles and Independence. The service departs Los Angeles at 5:19 PM in the evening, which arrives into Independence at 08:59:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 37h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak37h 40m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak37h 40m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak37h 40m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak37h 40m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak37h 40m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Los Angeles 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: 1,802.2 mi
  • Duration: 37h 40m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Kansas City once daily. Tickets cost $950–1,600 and the journey takes 35h 7m.

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