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How to get fromIndependence to New Yorkby bus, plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Independence to New York by bus, plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Line 24 bus, fly to Laguardia Airport, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay Abus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MCI - LGA
    3. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway subway
    6h 48m
    $153–403

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0136 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0421
    31h 37m
    $115–305

  3. 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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    32h 13m
    $175–478

  4. Drive 1,176.2 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to New Yorkcar car 1,176.2 mi
    20h 21m
    $215–311

  5. Line 24 bus, fly to John F. Kennedy 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 John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane MCI - JFK
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    6h 55m
    $123–569

  6. Line 24 bus, fly to Newark Liberty 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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane MCI - EWR
    3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    7h 2m
    $160–428

  7. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane MCI - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    8h 18m
    $152–1,010

  8. Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane plane MCI - ISP
    2. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    10h 4m
    $154–781

  9. Fly to Westchester County Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane plane MCI - HPN
    10h 59m
    $162–818

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus bus FlixBus N2640
    32h 55m
    $160–338

Independence to New York by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration31h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and New York, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Port Authority Bus Terminal via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 31h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Independence Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via Chicago Union Station in around 32h 13m.

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