There are 4 ways to get from Independence to Denver by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Line 24 bus, fly
best- Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay A
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Denver (DEN)MCI - DEN
5h 56m$430–910Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union StationGreyhound US1200
13h 16m$60–110Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak StationSouthwest Chief
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to DenverCalifornia Zephyr
23h 8m$209–464Drive 606.7 mi
- Drive from Independence to Denver606.7 mi
9h 31m$111–160
Independence to Denver by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Denver is to bus which costs $60 - $110 and takes 13h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Denver is to line 24 bus and fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $430 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Denver station. However, there are services departing from On Truman At Osage Wb and arriving at Denver Union Station via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Independence station to Denver. However, there are services departing from Independence Station and arriving at Denver via Kansas City and Galesburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 8m.
The distance between Independence and Denver is 593 miles. The road distance is 610.2 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Denver without a car is to bus which takes 13h 16m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Independence to Denver, including transfers.
Independence to Denver bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Independence to Denver train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Independence to Denver is to bus which takes 13h 16m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $470 and takes 23h 8m.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Denver, CO, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–110 and the journey takes 11h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Independence Station to Denver via Kansas City and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 23h 8m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Kansas City to Denver via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Kansas City to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- 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 Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Independence to Denver bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Denver is 1h behind Independence. It is currently 7:09 PM in Independence and 6:09 PM in Denver.
Independence to Denver train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Denver is 610 miles. It takes approximately 9h 31m to drive from Independence to Denver.
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