There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo to Independence by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or shuttle
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Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane BUF - MCI
9h 12m$214–1,280Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Columbus - Mound Stbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
25h 18m$130–310Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
23h 11m$139–435Drive 969.2 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Independencecar 969.2 mi
16h 32m$177–256Bus to Rochester, fly
- Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NYbus
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ROC - MCI
11h 29m$274–635Shuttle to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Kansas City (MCI)plane YYZ - MCI
12h 34m$334–700
Buffalo to Independence by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Independence is to bus which costs $130 - $310 and takes 25h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Independence is to fly which takes 9h 12m and costs $210 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Independence. However, there are services departing from Buffalo, NY and arriving at On White Oak At Osage Eb via Columbus, Indianapolis Union Station and East Village - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Independence station. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Independence Station via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 11m.
The distance between Buffalo and Independence is 921 miles. The road distance is 974.8 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Independence without a car is to train which takes 23h 11m and costs $130 - $440.
It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Buffalo to Independence, including transfers.
Buffalo to Independence bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Buffalo, NY station.
Buffalo to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Independence is to fly which takes 9h 12m and costs $210 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $440 and takes 23h 11m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $310 and takes 25h 18m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Independence, MO, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to Independence Station via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station in around 23h 11m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Kansas City via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,300
Flights from Rochester to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Rochester to Kansas City via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Kansas City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Kansas City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
Flights from Rochester to Kansas City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Kansas City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Kansas City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Kansas City via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Rochester to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Rochester to Kansas City via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Kansas City via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Kansas City via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
Flights from Rochester to Kansas City via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Rochester to Kansas City via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Buffalo, NY to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- Phone
- 905-374-8111
- airsales@niagaraairbus.com
- Website
- niagaraairbus.com
Shuttle from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Website
- https://www.niagaraairbus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.niagaraairbus.com
- Book at
- https://www.niagaraairbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Buffalo to Independence bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Columbus - Mound St station.
Independence is 1h behind Buffalo. It is currently 8:48 PM in Buffalo and 7:48 PM in Independence.
Buffalo to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Independence is 975 miles. It takes approximately 16h 32m to drive from Buffalo to Independence.
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