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

The cheapest way to get from Independence to Florissant is to bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 6h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Independence to Florissant is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Independence and Florissant?

No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Florissant. However, there are services departing from On Truman At Main Westbound and arriving at North County Transit Center via Kansas City Bus Station and Civic Center Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Independence to Florissant?

The distance between Independence and Florissant is 283 miles. The road distance is 232.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Independence to Florissant without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs $70 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Independence to Florissant, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Independence to Florissant bus from?

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

Train or bus from Independence to Florissant?

The best way to get from Independence to Florissant is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Independence to Florissant bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Independence to Florissant?

Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Florissant is 232 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Independence to Florissant.

Where can I stay near Florissant?

There are 543+ hotels available in Florissant.

Independence to Florissant - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Independence to Florissant by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Independence Station to St. Louistrain Missouri River Runner / ...
6h 19m
$72–155
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136 / ...
6h 50m
$41–81
Drive 230.9 mi
1. Drive from Independence to Florissantcar 230.9 mi
3h 58m
$43–61
Line 24 bus, fly, line 76 bus
1. Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay Abus
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MCI - STL
3. Take the bus from North Hanley Transit Center to New Florissant @ Saint Louis Sbbus
5h 51m
$374–704

Independence to Florissant by train and bus (Amtrak)

14Weekly Services

6h 19mAverage Duration

$72Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Independence to Florissant.

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Distance: 281.1 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Florissant, MO, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Independence Station to St. Louis twice daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 5h 21m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 4h.

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