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

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

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  1. Fly Akron to Kansas City

    best
    1. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane CAK - MCI
    9h 7m
    $109–583

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cambridgebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cambridge, OH to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 38m
    $94–231

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Avebus bus 61
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain train
    20h 20m
    $116–321

  4. Drive 767.9 mi

    1. Drive from Akron to Independencecar car 767.9 mi
    13h 2m
    $141–203

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

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane CLE - MCI
    9h 41m
    $299–510

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

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane CMH - MCI
    9h 44m
    $203–667

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

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane PIT - MCI
    12h 7m
    $201–761

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

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane CLE - STL
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Independence Stationtrain train
    11h 14m
    $217–558

  9. Bus, train via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain train
    22h 32m
    $113–308

Akron to Independence by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Akron, OH, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Akron (CAK) to Kansas City (MCI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - 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.

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