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How to get fromIndependence to Akronby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus or car

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

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  1. Fly to Akron

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Akron (CAK)plane plane MCI - CAK
    8h 56m
    $100–550

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbus Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Metro Transit Center Akron Ohiobus bus
    19h 17m
    $97–230

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to RKP Transit Ctrbus bus 61
    20h 29m
    $143–358

  4. Drive 768 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to Akroncar car 768 mi
    12h 56m
    $141–203

  5. Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane MCI - CLE
    2. Take the bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to RKP Transit Ctrbus bus
    9h 29m
    $295–495

  6. Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MCI - CMH
    2. Take the bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Metro Transit Center Akron Ohiobus bus
    9h 39m
    $203–730

  7. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane MCI - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Akron Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 2m
    $167–510

  8. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MCI - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Akron, OHbus bus
    12h 25m
    $156–539

  9. Train, bus via Columbus

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Metro Transit Center Akron Ohiobus bus
    23h 10m
    $108–326

Kansas City (MCI) to Akron (CAK) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Akron, OH, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Akron (CAK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Metro Transit Center Akron Ohio via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus in around 19h 17m.

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