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How to get fromBuffalo to Independenceby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to Independence by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane BUF - MCI
    9h 14m
    $194–1,180

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cambridgebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cambridge, OH to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 33m
    $115–296

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    23h 11m
    $154–454

  4. Drive 969.2 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Independencecar car 969.2 mi
    16h 28m
    $177–256

  5. Bus to Rochester, fly

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NYbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ROC - MCI
    11h 28m
    $274–635

  6. Shuttle to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane YYZ - MCI
    12h 34m
    $324–750

  7. Bus to Erie International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus bus
    2. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ERI - MCI
    12h 49m
    $132–646

Buffalo to Independence by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration23h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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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.

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