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How to get fromAkron to Independenceby bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound) or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Akron to Independence by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Kansas City

    best
    1. Take the bus from Metro Transit Center Akron Ohio to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Stationbus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Kansas City (MCI)planeCLE - MCI
    9h 41m
    $309–530

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Akron to Cambridgebus
    2. Take the bus from Cambridge, OH to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
    20h 38m
    $99–241

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from RKP Transit Ctr to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Avebus61
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain
    20h 20m
    $116–301

  4. Drive 767.7 mi

    1. Drive from Akron to Independencecar767.7 mi
    12h 55m
    $141–203

  5. Fly Akron to Kansas City

    1. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Kansas City (MCI)planeCAK - MCI
    9h 7m
    $103–528

  6. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Akron Bus Station to Columbus Airportbus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Kansas City (MCI)planeCMH - MCI
    9h 49m
    $223–555

  7. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Akron Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Kansas City (MCI)planePIT - MCI
    11h 39m
    $201–491

  8. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Metro Transit Center Akron Ohio to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Stationbus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeCLE - STL
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Independence Stationtrain
    10h 59m
    $212–578

  9. Bus, train via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Metro Transit Center Akron Ohio to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Chicagobus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain
    22h 32m
    $108–278

Akron to Independence by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Akron, OH, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Akron to On White Oak At Osage Eb via Cambridge, Cambridge, OH, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 20h 38m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Akron (CAK) to Kansas City (MCI) 4 times a day.

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