There are 3 ways to get from Independence to Rolla by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Independence Station to Jefferson City StationMissouri River Runner / ...
- Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Rolla
4h$159–250Drive 200.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Independence to Rolla200.4 mi
3h 41m$37–53Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson CityGreyhound US0175s
- Take the taxi from Jefferson City to Rolla
6h 15m$157–205
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Rolla is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Rolla is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Independence and Rolla is 209 miles. The road distance is 201.6 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Rolla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Independence to Rolla, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Rolla is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Independence to Rolla.
There are 20+ hotels available in Rolla.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Rolla, MO, USA?
There is no direct connection from Independence to Rolla. However, you can take the train to Jefferson City Station then take the taxi to Rolla. Alternatively, you can take the line 24 bus to East Village - Bay A, walk to Kansas City Bus Station, take the bus to Jefferson City, then take the taxi to Rolla.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Independence Station to Jefferson City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $23–40
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $19–80
- Business - advance purchase
- $26–140
- Business Class
- $40–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- $130–170
Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1-573-636-7101
Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1-573-636-7101
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