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

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There are 11 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

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    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Independence Stationtrain
    13h 34m
    $80–268

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus 2514
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence StationtrainLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    17h 30m
    $109–247

  3. Drive 578.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Independencecar578.1 mi
    9h 41m
    $106–153

  4. Fly from Covington

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Kansas City (MCI)planeCVG - MCI
    8h 56m
    $152–852

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
    14h 37m
    $85–283

  6. Bus, train via Evansville

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, INbus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the train from St. Louis to Independence Stationtrain
    16h 4m
    $105–213

  7. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain
    19h 50m
    $115–533

  8. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Kansas City (MCI)planeSDF - MCI
    8h 39m
    $229–928

  9. Bus to Indianapolis, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Kansas City (MCI)planeIND - MCI
    9h 11m
    $197–555

  10. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Columbus - Downtown - Mound Stbus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Kansas City (MCI)planeCMH - MCI
    9h 34m
    $222–580

  11. Bus to Dayton, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Kansas City (MCI)planeDAY - MCI
    12h 1m
    $215–1,064

Cincinnati to Independence by bus, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration13h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two 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 37m.

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