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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

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Akron (CAK)plane plane MCI - CAK
    8h 56m
    $100–600

  2. Bus

    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 Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    19h 55m
    $112–200

  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 Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus 61
    20h 29m
    $117–289

  4. Drive 768 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to Akroncar car 768 mi
    13h 3m
    $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 Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    9h 34m
    $295–475

  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 John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    9h 41m
    $192–667

  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 Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    12h 2m
    $180–765

  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 Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    12h 22m
    $155–534

  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 Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    24h 50m
    $108–245

Independence to Akron by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest 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 Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Columbus - Downtown - Mound St in around 19h 55m.

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