There are 5 ways to get from Atlanta to Independence by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)
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 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Kansas City (MCI)ATL - MCI
- Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Eb
6h 40m$122–412Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationFlixBus N2521
- Take the train from St. Louis to Independence StationMissouri River Runner / ...
16h 50m$98–246Drive 792.2 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Independence792.2 mi
13h 8m$145–209Bus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationFlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus StationGreyhound US1200 / ...
17h 53m$103–261Bus via New South Memphis
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Memphis Bus StationGreyhound US0610
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Kansas CityJefferson 120
20h 12m$98–298
Atlanta to Independence by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Independence is to bus and train which costs $95 - $250 and takes 16h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Independence is to fly and line 24 bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $120 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to Independence. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at On White Oak At Osage Eb via St Louis Bus Station and East Village - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 53m.
The distance between Atlanta and Independence is 741 miles. The road distance is 796.8 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Independence without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 50m and costs $95 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Atlanta to Independence, including transfers.
Atlanta to Independence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
Atlanta to Independence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Independence is 1h behind Atlanta. It is currently 4:13 PM in Atlanta and 3:13 PM in Independence.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Independence is 797 miles. It takes approximately 13h 8m to drive from Atlanta to Independence.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Independence, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to On White Oak At Osage Eb via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 17h 53m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Kansas City via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Kansas City via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–490
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Independence Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–170
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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