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

The cheapest way to get from Houston to Independence is to bus which costs $90 - $220 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 line 800 tram and fly and line 24 bus which takes 7h and costs $150 - $900.

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 Dallas Bus Station and East Village - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 13m.

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 719 miles. The road distance is 736.6 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 19h 13m and costs $90 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 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 19h 13m and costs $90 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $550 and takes 37h 2m.

Where does the Houston to Independence bus arrive?

Houston to Independence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Dallas Bus 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 737 miles. It takes approximately 12h 14m to drive from Houston to Independence.

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

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Where can I stay near Independence?

There are 236+ hotels available in Independence.

Houston to Independence - 7 ways to travel via train, line 800 tram, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Houston to Independence by tram, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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Line 800 tram to William P. Hobby Airport, fly, line 24 bus
best
1. Take the tram from Convention District Rusk EB to Magnolia Park Transit Center EB
2. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Kansas City (MCI)HOU - MCI
3. Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Eb
7h
$153–853
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus StationFlixBus 2240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus StationGreyhound US0136 / ...
19h 13m
$91–219
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Houston to San Antonio Station
2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to St. Louis
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Independence Station
37h 2m
$204–504
Drive 732.3 mi
1. Drive from Houston to Independence732.3 mi
12h 14m
$134–193
Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly, line 24 bus
1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal C
2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Kansas City (MCI)IAH - MCI
3. Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Eb
7h 9m
$133–554
Bus via Dallas
1. Take the bus from Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St to 593 S Lamar St DallasHouston
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus StationGreyhound US0136 / ...
19h 32m
$94–219
Bus via Wake Village
1. Take the bus from Houston to Longview
2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Texarkana
3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Kansas City
20h 27m

Houston to Independence by bus and foot

14Weekly Services

19h 13mAverage Duration

$91Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Houston to Independence.

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Distance: 714.3 mi
Duration: 7h

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 Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 19h 13m. 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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