There are 4 ways to get from Independence to Missouri by bus, train (Amtrak), taxi, or car
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Line 24 bus
best- Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to On 12Th Between Grand And Mcgee Eastbound24
39 minDrive 9.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Independence to Kansas City9.3 mi
16 min$2–3Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Independence Station to Kansas CityMissouri River Runner / ...
41 min$8–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Independence to Kansas City9.3 mi
16 min$50–65
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Missouri is to line 24 bus which costs and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Missouri is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $50 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from On Truman At Osage Wb and arriving at On 12Th Between Grand And Mcgee Eastbound. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 39 min.
No, there is no direct train from Independence station to Missouri. However, there are services departing from Independence Station and arriving at Metro Center via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between Independence and Missouri is 11 miles. The road distance is 9.3 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Missouri without a car is to line 24 bus which takes 39 min and costs .
The line 24 bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to On 12Th Between Grand And Mcgee Eastbound takes 39 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Independence to Missouri bus services, operated by Ride KC, depart from On Truman At Osage Wb station.
Independence to Missouri train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Independence Station.
The best way to get from Independence to Missouri is to line 24 bus which takes 39 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8 - $15 and takes 41 min.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Missouri, USA?
Ride KC operates a bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to On 12Th Between Grand And Mcgee Eastbound hourly, and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Independence Station to Kansas City twice daily. Tickets cost $8–15 and the journey takes 30 min.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Independence Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 816-221-0660
- Website
- ridekc.org
Bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to On 12Th Between Grand And Mcgee Eastbound
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- ridekc.org
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
Local Budget Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 816-921-5000
- Website
- localbudgetcabco.com
Kens Taxi & Shuttle Service
- Phone
- +1 816-946-4098
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More Questions & Answers
Independence to Missouri bus services, operated by Ride KC, arrive at On 12Th Between Grand And Mcgee Eastbound station.
Independence to Missouri train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Missouri is 9 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Independence to Missouri.
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