There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Independence by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Kansas City (MCI)BOS - MCI
6h 34m$129–491Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union StationLake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence StationLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
33h 43m$213–847Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
35h 13m$182–497Drive 1,382.5 mi
- Drive from Boston to Independence1,382.5 mi
24h 6m$253–365Bus, train
- Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Station
37h 20m$192–451
Boston to Independence by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Independence is to bus and train which costs $190 - $460 and takes 37h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Independence is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $120 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Independence. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at On White Oak At Osage Eb via Newark Penn Station, St Louis Bus Station and East Village - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Independence station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Independence Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 43m.
The distance between Boston and Independence is 1297 miles. The road distance is 1390.6 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Independence without a car is to train which takes 33h 43m and costs $210 - $850.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Boston to Independence, including transfers.
Boston to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Independence is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $120 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $850 and takes 33h 43m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $500 and takes 35h 13m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Independence, MO, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Independence Station via Chicago Union Station in around 33h 43m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Kansas City via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Kansas City via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Kansas City via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–340
- Website
- https://www.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/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–230
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Independence is 1h behind Boston. It is currently 3:27 PM in Boston and 2:27 PM in Independence.
Boston to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Independence is 1391 miles. It takes approximately 24h 6m to drive from Boston to Independence.
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