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

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There are 8 ways to get from Independence to Houston by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Line 24 bus to Kansas City, fly to William P. Hobby Airport

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    1. Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay Abus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MCI - HOU
    6h 13m
    $97–552

  2. Bus via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0136S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus bus Dallas
    19h 36m
    $136–266

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Houstontrain train
    38h 42m
    $398–941

  4. Drive 731.8 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to Houstoncar car 731.8 mi
    12h 15m
    $134–193

  5. Line 24 bus to Kansas City, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 102 bus

    1. Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay Abus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane MCI - IAH
    3. Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston Stbus bus
    6h 37m
    $102–604

  6. Drive to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Drive from Independence to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)car car
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane XNA - IAH
    6h 31m
    $116–530

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0136S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2240 / ...
    19h 56m
    $110–210

  8. Bus via Wake Village

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Texarkanabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Longview Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus
    20h 14m
    $189–290

Independence to Houston by bus, foot, and tram

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration19h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 711.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

You can take a bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Bachman Station, West End Station, Lamar @ Pacific - S - Ns, Akard @ Marilla - S - Ns, and Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St in around 19h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Independence Station to Houston via St. Louis and San Antonio Station in around 38h 42m.

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