There are 4 ways to get from Albuquerque to Independence by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, line 24 bus
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Kansas City (MCI)ABQ - MCI
- Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Eb
6h 34m$110–651Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Tulsa Bus StationGreyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas CityJefferson 802
20h 57m$107–314Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas CitySouthwest Chief
19h 13m$111–369Drive 791.6 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Independence791.6 mi
14h 26m$145–209
Albuquerque to Independence by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Independence is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 14h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Independence is to fly and line 24 bus which takes 6h 34m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to Independence. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at On White Oak At Osage Eb via Tulsa and East Village - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Albuquerque to Independence station. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at Independence Station via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 13m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Independence is 763 miles. The road distance is 796.2 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Independence without a car is to train which takes 19h 13m and costs $110 - $370.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Albuquerque to Independence, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
Albuquerque to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Independence is to train which takes 19h 13m and costs $110 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $320 and takes 20h 57m.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Independence, MO, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas City once daily. Tickets cost $110–320 and the journey takes 17h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to On White Oak At Osage Eb via Tulsa, Kansas City, and East Village - Bay A in around 20h 57m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Kansas City via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Kansas City via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 816-221-0660
- Website
- ridekc.org
Bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Eb
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- ridekc.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Tulsa to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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More Questions & Answers
Albuquerque to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tulsa Bus Station.
Independence is 1h ahead of Albuquerque. It is currently 3:36 AM in Albuquerque and 4:36 AM in Independence.
Albuquerque to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Independence is 796 miles. It takes approximately 14h 26m to drive from Albuquerque to Independence.
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