There are 4 ways to get from Independence to Hannibal by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Independence Station to St. LouisMissouri River Runner / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis to HannibalSt Louis
8h 49m$97–173Drive 206.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Independence to Hannibal206.7 mi
3h 40m$38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US0136 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis to HannibalSt Louis
9h 20m$95–176Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak StationSouthwest Chief
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Quincy Amtrak StationIllinois Zephyr / ...
8h 58m$159–289
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Hannibal is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Hannibal is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Independence and Hannibal is 397 miles. The road distance is 207.9 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Hannibal without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 49m and costs $95 - $180.
It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Independence to Hannibal, including transfers.
The best way to get from Independence to Hannibal is to bus which takes 9h 20m and costs $95 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $290 and takes 8h 58m.
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Hannibal is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Independence to Hannibal.
There are 21+ hotels available in Hannibal.
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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Independence Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Quincy Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from St Louis to Hannibal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–55
- Flexible Fares
- $45–70
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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