There are 4 ways to get from Independence to El Paso by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane MCI - ELP
9h 32m$252–1,226Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to El Paso Bus Stationbus Denver
24h 12m$140–298Bus
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus Kansas City
19h 3m$199–260Drive 943.5 mi
- Drive from Independence to El Pasocar 943.5 mi
17h 50m$173–249
Independence to El Paso by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to El Paso is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 17h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to El Paso is to fly which takes 9h 32m and costs $250 - $1,300.
The distance between Independence and El Paso is 916 miles. The road distance is 949 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to El Paso without a car is to bus which takes 19h 3m and costs $190 - $260.
It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Independence to El Paso, including transfers.
The best way to get from Independence to El Paso is to fly which takes 9h 32m and costs $250 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $260 and takes 19h 3m.
El Paso is 1h behind Independence. It is currently 1:05 AM in Independence and 12:05 AM in El Paso.
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to El Paso is 949 miles. It takes approximately 17h 50m to drive from Independence to El Paso.
There are 277+ hotels available in El Paso.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and El Paso, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to El Paso International Airport (ELP) hourly. Alternatively, Omnibus Express operates a bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Paso once daily. Tickets cost $140–190 and the journey takes 18h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to El Paso International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,300
Flights from Kansas City to El Paso International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from Kansas City to El Paso International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Flights from Kansas City to El Paso International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Flights from Kansas City to El Paso International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to El Paso International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from Kansas City to El Paso International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to El Paso International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Flights from Kansas City to El Paso International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to El Paso Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to El Paso Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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