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

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There are 6 ways to get from Atlanta to Independence by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Kansas City, line 24 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ATL - MCI
    2. Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus bus
    6h 38m
    $122–442

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0186
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    18h 13m
    $108–238

  3. Bus, train via Carbondale

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Independence Stationtrain train
    17h 31m
    $145–316

  4. Drive 792.2 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Independencecar car 792.2 mi
    13h 14m
    $145–209

  5. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ATL - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas Citybus bus
    8h 48m
    $126–488

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0186
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Independence Stationtrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    17h 40m
    $148–333

Atlanta to Independence by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration17h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 737.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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 18h 13m.

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