There are 8 ways to get from Florida to Independence by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 30 bus to Tampa, fly, line 24 bus
best- Take the bus from Kennedy Blvd @ Ashley Dr to Airport Rental Car Centerbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane TPA - MCI
- Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus
7h 45m$142–702Drive to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Tallahassee to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)car
- Fly from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ECP - MCI
8h 1m$139–677Bus, train
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from St. Louis to Independence Stationtrain
25h 30m$213–395Drive 1,099.8 mi
- Drive from Jacksonville to Independencecar 1,099.8 mi
19h 18m$201–290Fly from Orlando, line 24 bus
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MCO - MCI
- Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus
7h 47m$212–1,102Fly from Miami International Airport
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MIA - MCI
7h 50m$383–1,203Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, line 24 bus
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane FLL - MCI
- Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus
7h 58m$952–1,103Bus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
27h 16m$177–303
Florida to Independence by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Florida to Independence is to bus which costs $170 - $310 and takes 27h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Florida to Independence is to line 30 bus and fly and line 24 bus which takes 7h 45m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Florida to Independence. However, there are services departing from Newnan St + Ashley St and arriving at On White Oak At Osage Eb via Jacksonville, Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and East Village - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 16m.
The distance between Florida and Independence is 1101 miles. The road distance is 1106.3 miles.
The best way to get from Florida to Independence without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 30m and costs $210 - $400.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Florida to Independence, including transfers.
Florida to Independence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Jacksonville station.
The best way to get from Florida to Independence is to fly which takes 7h 50m and costs $380 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $310 and takes 27h 16m.
Florida to Independence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Independence is 1h behind Florida. It is currently 3:17 AM in Florida and 2:17 AM in Independence.
What companies run services between Florida, USA and Independence, MO, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Kansas City (MCI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newnan St + Ashley St to On White Oak At Osage Eb via JRTC Bay J, Jacksonville, Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 27h 16m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Tampa to Kansas City via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Tampa to Kansas City via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Orlando to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Orlando to Kansas City via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Orlando to Kansas City via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Miami International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Miami International Airport to Kansas City via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Miami International Airport to Kansas City via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Kansas City via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Kansas City via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Kansas City via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Kansas City via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Kansas City via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Kansas City via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Independence Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 813-254-4278
- Website
- HART
Bus from Kennedy Blvd @ Ashley Dr to Airport Rental Car Center
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- HART
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Yes, the driving distance between Florida to Independence is 1106 miles. It takes approximately 19h 18m to drive from Florida to Independence.
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