What is the cheapest way to get from Houston to Independence?

The cheapest way to get from Houston to Independence is to bus via Irving which costs $110 - $230 and takes 19h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Houston to Independence?

The fastest way to get from Houston to Independence is to fly and line 24 bus which takes 6h 39m and costs $170 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Houston and Independence?

No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Independence. However, there are services departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at On White Oak At Osage Eb via Denton and East Village - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Houston and Independence?

No, there is no direct train from Houston to Independence station. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Independence Station via San Antonio Station and St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 2m.

How far is it from Houston to Independence?

The distance between Houston and Independence is 718 miles. The road distance is 736.4 miles.

How do I travel from Houston to Independence without a car?

The best way to get from Houston to Independence without a car is to bus which takes 18h 43m and costs $120 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Houston to Independence?

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Houston to Independence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Houston to Independence bus from?

Houston to Independence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.

Where do I catch the Houston to Independence train from?

Houston to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.

Train or bus from Houston to Independence?

The best way to get from Houston to Independence is to bus which takes 18h 43m and costs $120 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $450 - $1,100 and takes 37h 2m.

Where does the Houston to Independence bus arrive?

Houston to Independence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Denton station.

Where does the Houston to Independence train arrive?

Houston to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Antonio Station.

Can I drive from Houston to Independence?

Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Independence is 736 miles. It takes approximately 12h 17m to drive from Houston to Independence.

How do I get a train ticket from Houston to Independence?

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Houston to Independence - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 24 bus

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

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Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Kansas City, line 24 bus
best
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Kansas City (MCI)plane HOU - MCI
2. Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus
6h 39m
$171–951
Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Kansas City, line 24 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus
2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Kansas City (MCI)plane IAH - MCI
3. Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus
7h 18m
$113–654
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Dentonbus FlixBus 2242
2. Take the bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2241
18h 43m
$129–220
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Houston to San Antonio Stationtrain
2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to St. Louistrain
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Independence Stationtrain
37h 2m
$456–1,018
Drive 732.1 mi
1. Drive from Houston to Independencecar 732.1 mi
12h 17m
$134–193
Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane IAH - XNA
2. Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Independencecar
7h 9m
$123–614
Bus via Dallas
1. Take the bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla Stbus Houston
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136S / ...
18h 57m
$147–279
Bus via Irving
1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136S / ...
19h 13m
$119–223
Bus via Wake Village
1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Texarkanabus
3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Kansas Citybus
20h 17m
$199–297

Houston to Independence by bus and foot (Flixbus)

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18h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 714 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Houston to On White Oak At Osage Eb via Denton, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 18h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Houston to Independence Station via San Antonio Station and St. Louis in around 37h 2m.

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