There are 4 ways to get from Hannibal to Independence by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Hannibal to St LouisCedar Rapids Airport
- Take the train from St. Louis to Independence StationMissouri River Runner / ...
8h 32m$102–182Drive 207.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hannibal to Independence207.1 mi
3h 41m$38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Hannibal to St LouisCedar Rapids Airport
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus StationGreyhound US1200 / ...
9h 36m$102–182Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Quincy Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak StationIllinois Zephyr / ...
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas CitySouthwest Chief
8h 56m$155–306
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hannibal to Independence is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Hannibal to Independence is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Hannibal and Independence is 399 miles. The road distance is 208.3 miles.
The best way to get from Hannibal to Independence without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 32m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Hannibal to Independence, including transfers.
The best way to get from Hannibal to Independence is to bus which takes 9h 36m and costs $100 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $310 and takes 8h 56m.
Yes, the driving distance between Hannibal to Independence is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Hannibal to Independence.
There are 236+ hotels available in Independence.
What companies run services between Hannibal, MO, USA and Independence, MO, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Hannibal to On White Oak At Osage Eb via Hannibal, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 9h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hannibal to Independence Station via Quincy Amtrak Station, Galesburg Amtrak Station, and Kansas City in around 8h 56m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Independence Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Quincy Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Hannibal to St Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–50
- Flexible Fares
- $45–70
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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