There are 7 ways to get from Independence to Austin by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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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$130–452Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus StationGreyhound US1142 / ...
- Take the bus from 593 S Lamar St Dallas to UT Austin - 21st/WhitisDallas
18h 5m$76–245Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Independence Amtrak Station to St. LouisMissouri River Runner / ...
- Take the train from St. Louis to AustinTexas Eagle
29h 14m$146–336Drive 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 2m$91–488Bus via Downtown Austin
- 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 24m$88–228Bus via 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G
- 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 41m$79–262
Independence to Austin by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Austin is to bus via Downtown Austin which costs $85 - $230 and takes 18h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Austin is to line 24 bus and fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $130 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Austin. However, there are services departing from On Truman At Osage Wb and arriving at UT Austin - 21st/Whitis via Kansas City Bus Station and 593 S Lamar St Dallas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Independence station to Austin. However, there are services departing from Independence Amtrak 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 5m and costs $75 - $250.
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 Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Independence to Austin is to bus which takes 18h 5m and costs $75 - $250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $340 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 Osage Wb to UT Austin - 21st/Whitis via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, and 593 S Lamar St Dallas in around 18h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Independence Amtrak Station to Austin via St. Louis in around 29h 14m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Kansas City to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Kansas City to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Kansas City to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Independence Amtrak 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
- $110–250
- 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
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from 593 S Lamar St Dallas to UT Austin - 21st/Whitis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–75
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Web
- $21–75
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $24–90
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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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