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How to get fromIndependence to Fresnoby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Independence to Fresno by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane MCI - FAT
    9h 43m
    $201–951

  2. Fly to Meadows Field Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane MCI - BFL
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Fresnobus bus
    12h 3m
    $180–760

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    42h 54m
    $198–523

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    44h 5m
    $198–580

  5. Drive 1,690.7 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to Fresnocar car 1,690.7 mi
    28h 55m
    $309–446

Independence to Fresno by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration42h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Fresno, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Fresno Bus Station via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Downtown in around 44h 5m.

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