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

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

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  1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, line 24 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Kansas City (MCI)planeAUS - MCI
    2. Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus
    6h 35m
    $221–552

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus StationbusGreyhound US1160 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus StationbusGreyhound US0136 / ...
    18h 54m
    $86–221

  3. Bus via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Dallas / Deep EllumbusFlixBus 2230
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus StationbusGreyhound US0136 / ...
    18h 26m
    $94–193

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to St. LouistrainTexas Eagle
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Independence StationtrainMissouri River Runner / ...
    28h 16m
    $193–787

  5. Drive 689.7 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Independencecar689.7 mi
    11h 33m
    $126–182

  6. Bus, line 7 bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly, line 24 bus

    1. Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antoniobus
    2. Take the bus from Navarro & Pecan to San Antonio International Airportbus
    3. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Kansas City (MCI)planeSAT - MCI
    4. Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus
    8h 47m
    $153–456

Austin to Independence by bus, tram, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Austin to On White Oak At Osage Eb via Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum, Deep Ellum Station, Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 18h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Independence Station via St. Louis in around 28h 16m.

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