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

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There are 6 ways to get from Independence to Houston by bus, plane, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Line 24 bus, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, line 800 tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay Abus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)planeMCI - HOU
    3. Take the tram from Magnolia Park Transit Center WB to Central Station Capitol WBtram
    6h 23m
    $124–704

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus StationbusGreyhound US1142 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Downtown HoustonbusFlixBus 2240 / ...
    19h 57m
    $90–220

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to St. Louistrain
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Marshall Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Marshall Station to Houstonbus
    23h 30m

  4. Drive 732.6 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to Houstoncar732.6 mi
    12h 12m
    $134–194

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

    1. Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay Abus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)planeMCI - IAH
    3. Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston Stbus
    6h 42m
    $132–554

  6. Bus via Wake Village

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to TexarkanabusJefferson 117 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Houston Bus StationbusGreyhound US1152
    20h 45m
    $121–342

Independence to Houston by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration19h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Downtown Houston via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 19h 57m.

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