What is the cheapest way to get from Independence to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Independence to Boston is to bus which costs $170 - $380 and takes 37h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Independence to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Independence to Boston is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $110 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Independence and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Boston. However, there are services departing from On Truman At Main Westbound and arriving at Boston via Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Independence and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Independence station to Boston. However, there are services departing from Independence Station and arriving at Boston via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 3m.

How far is it from Independence to Boston?

The distance between Independence and Boston is 1295 miles. The road distance is 1391.4 miles.

How do I travel from Independence to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Independence to Boston without a car is to train which takes 34h 3m and costs $150 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Independence to Boston?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Independence to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Independence to Boston bus from?

Independence to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Independence to Boston train from?

Independence to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Independence Station.

Train, bus or fly from Independence to Boston?

The best way to get from Independence to Boston is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $110 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $550 and takes 34h 3m, you could also bus, which costs $170 - $380 and takes 37h 2m.

Where does the Independence to Boston bus arrive?

Independence to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Independence and Boston?

Boston is 1h ahead of Independence. It is currently 4:13 AM in Independence and 5:13 AM in Boston.

Where does the Independence to Boston train arrive?

Independence to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Independence to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Boston is 1391 miles. It takes approximately 24h 20m to drive from Independence to Boston.

How do I get a train ticket from Independence to Boston?

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Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1342+ hotels available in Boston.

Independence to Boston - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Independence to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Boston Logan Airport
best
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane MCI - BOS
6h 16m
$110–470
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
34h 3m
$150–537
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus
37h 2m
$170–375
Drive 1,383.3 mi
1. Drive from Independence to Bostoncar 1,383.3 mi
24h 20m
$253–365
Fly to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane MCI - MHT
2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
10h 11m
$183–872
Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane MCI - PVD
2. Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain
10h 30m
$117–1,152
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus
37h 37m
$190–487

Independence to Boston by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

34h 3mAverage Duration

$150Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Independence to Boston.

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Distance: 1,287.8 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Independence Station to Boston via Chicago Union Station in around 34h 3m.

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