There are 6 ways to get from Independence to Fresno by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Fresno Yosemite International Airport
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane MCI - FAT
9h 22m$141–651Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus
- Take the bus from Huntington Park to Fresno, CAbus
42h 48m$287–390Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
42h 54m$518–1,196Drive 1,696.5 mi
- Drive from Independence to Fresnocar 1,696.5 mi
28h 41m$310–448Fly to Meadows Field Airport, bus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane MCI - BFL
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
11h 54m$199–823Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
45h 50m$320–515
Independence to Fresno by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Fresno is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which costs $280 - $390 and takes 42h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Fresno is to fly which takes 9h 22m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Fresno. However, there are services departing from On Truman At Main Westbound and arriving at Fresno, CA via On 12Th At Charlotte Westbound Nearside, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, El Paso and Huntington Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 48m.
The distance between Independence and Fresno is 1419 miles. The road distance is 1706.4 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Fresno without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 42h 48m and costs $280 - $390.
It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Independence to Fresno, including transfers.
Independence to Fresno bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Independence to Fresno is to fly which takes 9h 22m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $280 - $390 and takes 42h 48m.
Independence to Fresno bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at El Paso station.
Fresno is 2h behind Independence. It is currently 3:36 PM in Independence and 1:36 PM in Fresno.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Fresno, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Fresno, CA via On 12Th At Charlotte Westbound Nearside, On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, El Paso, and Huntington Park in around 42h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Kansas City to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Kansas City to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Kansas City to Meadows Field Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Kansas City to Meadows Field Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $460–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from El Paso to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–160
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Fresno is 1706 miles. It takes approximately 28h 41m to drive from Independence to Fresno.
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