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How to get fromIndependence to Hannibalby train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Independence Station to St. LouistrainMissouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis to HannibalbusSt Louis
    8h 49m
    $97–173
  2. Drive 206.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Independence to Hannibalcar206.7 mi
    3h 40m
    $38–55
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationbusGreyhound US0136 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis to HannibalbusSt Louis
    9h 20m
    $95–176
  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Quincy Amtrak StationtrainIllinois Zephyr / ...
    8h 58m
    $159–289

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Hannibal via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis, and Hannibal in around 9h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Independence Station to Hannibal via Kansas City, Galesburg Amtrak Station, and Quincy Amtrak Station in around 8h 58m.

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