There are 3 ways to get from Independence to Salina by bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Salinabus Greyhound US1200 / ...
5h 24m$54–99Drive 182.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Independence to Salinacar 182.4 mi
3h 1m$34–49Train, drive (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Newton Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Drive from Newton Station to Salinacar
6h 31m$56–95
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Salina is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Salina is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Independence and Salina is 197 miles. The road distance is 183.4 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Salina without a car is to bus which takes 5h 24m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Independence to Salina, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Salina is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Independence to Salina.
There are 26+ hotels available in Salina.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Salina, KS, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Salina twice daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Salina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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