There are 5 ways to get from Independence to Flagstaff by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle
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Fly to Flagstaff
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane MCI - FLG
9h 27m$132–685Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus Jefferson 801
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
27h 5m$108–300Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
25h 22m$118–363Drive 1,114.6 mi
- Drive from Independence to Flagstaffcar 1,114.6 mi
19h 7m$204–294Fly to Phoenix, shuttle
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Phoenix (PHX)plane MCI - PHX
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
9h 13m$434–884
Independence to Flagstaff by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Flagstaff is to bus which costs $100 - $300 and takes 27h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Flagstaff is to fly and shuttle which takes 9h 13m and costs $430 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Flagstaff station. However, there are services departing from On Truman At Main Westbound and arriving at Flagstaff Bus Station via Kansas City and Tulsa Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Independence station to Flagstaff. However, there are services departing from Independence Station and arriving at Flagstaff via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 22m.
The distance between Independence and Flagstaff is 1021 miles. The road distance is 1121.1 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Flagstaff without a car is to train which takes 25h 22m and costs $110 - $370.
It takes approximately 9h 27m to get from Independence to Flagstaff, including transfers.
Independence to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
Independence to Flagstaff train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Independence to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 9h 27m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $370 and takes 25h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $300 and takes 27h 5m.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Flagstaff, AZ, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Flagstaff (FLG) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Flagstaff twice daily. Tickets cost $110–350 and the journey takes 23h 52m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Kansas City to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Kansas City to Phoenix via Albuquerque
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Kansas City to Flagstaff via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Kansas City to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Kansas City to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Kansas City to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Shuttle from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $184
- Website
- https://airportshuttleofphoenix.com
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More Questions & Answers
Independence to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.
Flagstaff is 1h behind Independence. It is currently 1:06 AM in Independence and 12:06 AM in Flagstaff.
Independence to Flagstaff train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Flagstaff station.
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Flagstaff is 1121 miles. It takes approximately 19h 7m to drive from Independence to Flagstaff.
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