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

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There are 8 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)planeMCI - CAK
    9h 6m
    $120–650

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbus Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Metro Transit Center Akron Ohiobus
    19h 17m
    $97–240

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Independence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Clevelandtrain
    3. Take the bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to RKP Transit Ctrbus61
    20h 28m
    $136–324

  4. Drive 768 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to Akroncar768 mi
    12h 49m
    $141–203

  5. Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)planeMCI - CLE
    2. Take the bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to RKP Transit Ctrbus
    9h 29m
    $275–495

  6. Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)planeMCI - CMH
    2. Take the bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Metro Transit Center Akron Ohiobus
    9h 44m
    $213–580

  7. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)planeMCI - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Akron Bus Stationbus
    11h 39m
    $140–465

  8. Train, bus via Columbus

    1. Take the train from Independence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus
    3. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Metro Transit Center Akron Ohiobus
    23h 10m
    $106–292

Kansas City (MCI) to Akron (CAK) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest 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) every 4 hours. 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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