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

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There are 9 ways to get from Florida to Independence by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Orlando, line 24 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MCO - MCI
    2. Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus bus
    7h 57m
    $192–602

  2. Line 30 bus to Tampa, fly, line 24 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kennedy Blvd @ Ashley Dr to Airport Rental Car Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane TPA - MCI
    3. Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus bus
    7h 55m
    $142–702

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Independence Stationtrain train
    25h 30m
    $293–494

  4. Drive  1,099.8 mi

    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Independencecar car 1,099.8 mi
    19h 18m
    $188–272

  5. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane FLL - MCI
    8h 8m
    $182–903

  6. Fly from Miami International Airport

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MIA - MCI
    8h
    $143–703

  7. Line 30 bus to Ft. Myers, fly, line 24 bus

    1. Take the bus from Cc Pwky @ Vincennes St to South Fort Myers Transfer/P&Rbus bus
    2. Fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane RSW - MCI
    3. Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus bus
    9h 20m
    $164–805

  8. Line 11 bus to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, fly, line 24 bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station - A to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane PIE - MCI
    3. Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus bus
    8h 25m
    $155–755

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 16m
    $197–343

Florida to Independence by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration25h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$293Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,122.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Florida, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Kansas City (MCI) every 3 hours. 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.

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