Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Washington

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane MCI - DCA
    5h 41m
    $550–1,100

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    30h 31m
    $172–315

  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 Washington Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    29h 31m
    $346–770

  4. Drive  1,035.9 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to Washingtoncar car 1,035.9 mi
    18h 3m
    $190–274

  5. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane MCI - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    6h 46m
    $392–1,452

  6. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane 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 subway
    6h 42m
    $802–1,103

Independence to Washington by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration29h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$346Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Independence to Washington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 982 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a train from Independence Station to Washington Union Station via Chicago Union Station in around 29h 31m. Alternatively, 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 Harrisburg Bus Station in around 30h 31m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers