There are 4 ways to get from Independence to Wichita by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stopbus Greyhound US1142 / ...
6h 1m$30–65Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Newton Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Newton Station to Wichita Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 4m$55–129Drive 204.3 mi
- Drive from Independence to Wichitacar 204.3 mi
3h 19m$38–54Bus via 2210 Somerset St - Wichita
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to 2210 Somerset St - Wichitabus Kansas City
6h 39m$55–75
Independence to Wichita by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Wichita is to bus which costs $30 - $65 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Wichita is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Wichita. However, there are services departing from On Truman At Osage Wb and arriving at Wichita Bus Stop via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Independence and Wichita is 220 miles. The road distance is 205.5 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Wichita without a car is to bus which takes 6h 1m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Independence to Wichita, including transfers.
Independence to Wichita bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Independence to Wichita bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Wichita Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Wichita is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Independence to Wichita.
There are 167+ hotels available in Wichita.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Wichita, KS, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
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
- $45–110
- 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 Wichita Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Newton Station to Wichita Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to 2210 Somerset St - Wichita
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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