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

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There are 10 ways to get from Cincinnati to Independence by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train via St. Louis

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Independence Stationtrain train
    13h 34m
    $124–269

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 7m
    $84–174

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Independence Stationtrain train
    15h 51m
    $160–349

  4. Drive 578.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Independencecar car 578.1 mi
    9h 43m
    $106–153

  5. Fly from Covington

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane CVG - MCI
    8h 27m
    $172–952

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain train
    19h 50m
    $229–484

  7. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SDF - MCI
    8h 34m
    $169–878

  8. Bus to Indianapolis, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane IND - MCI
    9h 10m
    $376–826

  9. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane CMH - MCI
    9h 38m
    $286–645

  10. Bus to Dayton, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane DAY - MCI
    11h 43m
    $161–866

Cincinnati to Independence by bus, foot, and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration13h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 621.8 mi
  • Duration: 13h 34m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to On White Oak At Osage Eb via Indianapolis, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 14h 7m.

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