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

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There are 7 ways to get from Independence to Miami by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Kansas City to Miami International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane MCI - MIA
    6h 37m
    $380–1,200

  2. Drive to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Miami International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Independence to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)car car
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane XNA - MIA
    6h 44m
    $159–656

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Stationbus bus
    32h 31m
    $265–536

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2d 10h
    $773–1,761

  5. Drive 1,410.3 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to Miamicar car 1,410.3 mi
    25h 4m
    $258–372

  6. Line 24 bus to Kansas City, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay Abus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane MCI - FLL
    3. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Airport Station to Metrorail Transfer Stationtrain train
    7h 42m
    $953–1,106

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Texarkanabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Miamibus bus
    44h 59m
    $340–500

Independence to Miami by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration32h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$265Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,288.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Miami, FL, USA?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Miami International Airport (MIA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Independence Station to Miami Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 10h.

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