There are 5 ways to get from Independence to Memphis by bus, car, plane, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kansas City to Memphis Bus StationJefferson 121
13h 13m$46–171Drive 439.3 mi
- Drive from Independence to Memphis439.3 mi
8h 7m$81–116Fly from Kansas City
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Memphis (MEM)MCI - MEM
8h 37m$241–551Train, bus
- Take the train from Independence Station to St. LouisMissouri River Runner / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus StationGreyhound US1173
13h 24m$88–213Drive to Boone County Airport, fly
- Drive from Independence to Boone County Airport (HRO)
- Fly from Boone County Airport (HRO) to Memphis (MEM)HRO - MEM
7h 7m$234–763
Independence to Memphis by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Memphis is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Memphis is to drive and fly which takes 7h 7m and costs $230 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Memphis. However, there are services departing from On Truman At Main Westbound and arriving at 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Kansas City and Airways Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.
The distance between Independence and Memphis is 518 miles. The road distance is 441.9 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Memphis without a car is to bus which takes 13h 13m and costs $45 - $180.
It takes approximately 13h 13m to get from Independence to Memphis, including transfers.
Independence to Memphis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Independence to Memphis is to bus which takes 13h 13m and costs $45 - $180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $240 - $550 and takes 8h 37m.
Independence to Memphis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Memphis is 442 miles. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Independence to Memphis.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Kansas City to Memphis Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–170 and the journey takes 10h. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Memphis (MEM) hourly.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Memphis via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Kansas City to Memphis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Kansas City to Memphis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Memphis via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Kansas City to Memphis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Memphis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Memphis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Boone County Airport to Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–700
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
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–170
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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