There are 6 ways to get from Independence to Austin by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Line 24 bus, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best- Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay A
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)MCI - AUS
6h 2m$221–552Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus StationGreyhound US1142 / ...
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus PlazaGreyhound US1160 / ...
18h 37m$86–222Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Independence Station to St. LouisMissouri River Runner / ...
- Take the train from St. Louis to AustinTexas Eagle
29h 14m$147–735Drive 689.8 mi
- Drive from Independence to Austin689.8 mi
11h 31m$126–182Fly to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)MCI - GRK
- Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austin
8h 17m$96–498Bus via Dallas
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus StationGreyhound US1142 / ...
- Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown AustinFlixBus 2230
18h 58m$92–188
Independence to Austin by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Austin is to bus via Dallas which costs $90 - $190 and takes 18h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Austin is to line 24 bus and fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $220 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Austin. However, there are services departing from On Truman At Main Westbound and arriving at Lavaca/4th via Kansas City Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Independence station to Austin. However, there are services departing from Independence Station and arriving at Austin via St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 14m.
The distance between Independence and Austin is 699 miles. The road distance is 693.8 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 18h 37m and costs $85 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Independence to Austin, including transfers.
Independence to Austin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Independence to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Independence Station.
The best way to get from Independence to Austin is to bus which takes 18h 37m and costs $85 - $230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $750 and takes 29h 14m.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Lavaca/4th via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G in around 18h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Independence Station to Austin via St. Louis in around 29h 14m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Kansas City to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Kansas City to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Kansas City to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Independence Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 816-221-0660
- Website
- ridekc.org
Bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay A
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- ridekc.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $25–90
Bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Independence to Austin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Independence to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Austin is 694 miles. It takes approximately 11h 31m to drive from Independence to Austin.
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