What is the cheapest way to get from Independence to Washington?

The cheapest way to get from Independence to Washington is to bus which costs $150 - $320 and takes 25h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Independence to Washington?

The fastest way to get from Independence to Washington is to line 24 bus and fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $250 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Independence and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Washington station. However, there are services departing from On Truman At Main Westbound and arriving at Washington Union Station via Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Independence and Washington?

No, there is no direct train from Independence station to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Independence Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 26m.

How far is it from Independence to Washington?

The distance between Independence and Washington is 988 miles. The road distance is 1041.7 miles.

How do I travel from Independence to Washington without a car?

The best way to get from Independence to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 25h 52m and costs $150 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Independence to Washington?

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Independence to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Independence to Washington bus from?

Independence to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Independence to Washington train from?

Independence to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Independence Station.

Train or bus from Independence to Washington?

The best way to get from Independence to Washington is to bus which takes 25h 52m and costs $150 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $550 and takes 29h 26m.

Where does the Independence to Washington bus arrive?

Independence to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Independence and Washington?

Washington is 1h ahead of Independence. It is currently 9:32 AM in Independence and 10:32 AM in Washington.

Where does the Independence to Washington train arrive?

Independence to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Independence to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Washington is 1042 miles. It takes approximately 17h 59m to drive from Independence to Washington.

How do I get a train ticket from Independence to Washington?

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Independence to Washington - 6 ways to travel via train, line 24 bus, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Independence to Washington by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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Line 24 bus, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay Abus
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MCI - DCA
5h 31m
$250–1,300
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane MCI - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
6h 33m
$142–1,042
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Stationbus
25h 52m
$150–315
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
29h 26m
$160–538
Drive 1,035.6 mi
1. Drive from Independence to Washingtoncar 1,035.6 mi
17h 59m
$189–273
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane MCI - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
6h 43m
$412–808

Independence to Washington by bus and foot

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Distance: 982 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

You can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Washington Union Station via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 25h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Independence Station to Washington Union Station via Chicago Union Station in around 29h 26m.

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