There are 7 ways to get from Independence to Yuma by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Yuma International Airport
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)plane MCI - YUM
9h 17m$131–652Train, bus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Yuma County Area Transitbus
33h 7m$178–968Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Yuma County Area Transitbus
33h 50m$143–390Drive 1,387.1 mi
- Drive from Independence to Yumacar 1,387.1 mi
24h 26m$254–366Fly to Phoenix, bus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Phoenix (PHX)plane MCI - PHX
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Yuma County Area Transitbus
10h 31m$280–760Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MCI - SAN
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transitbus
12h 15m$239–1,070Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Yuma Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
43h 57m$198–863
Independence to Yuma by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Yuma is to bus which costs $140 - $390 and takes 33h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Yuma is to fly which takes 9h 17m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Yuma. However, there are services departing from On Truman At Main Westbound and arriving at Yuma County Area Transit via Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station and Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Independence station to Yuma. However, there are services departing from Independence Station and arriving at Yuma Amtrak via Kansas City and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 57m.
The distance between Independence and Yuma is 1246 miles. The road distance is 1395.2 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Yuma without a car is to train and bus which takes 33h 7m and costs $170 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 9h 17m to get from Independence to Yuma, including transfers.
Independence to Yuma bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
Independence to Yuma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Independence to Yuma is to fly which takes 9h 17m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $390 and takes 33h 50m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $900 and takes 43h 57m.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Yuma, AZ, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Yuma International Airport (YUM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Yuma County Area Transit via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station, and Phoenix Bus Station in around 33h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Kansas City to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Kansas City to Phoenix via Albuquerque
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Kansas City to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Kansas City to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Kansas City to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Kansas City to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Yuma International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Kansas City to Yuma International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Kansas City to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Kansas City to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Kansas City to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Kansas City to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Kansas City to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–460
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Yuma Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–390
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Yuma County Area Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Yuma County Area Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Yuma County Area Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Independence to Yuma bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.
Yuma is 1h behind Independence. It is currently 12:31 AM in Independence and 11:31 PM in Yuma.
Independence to Yuma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Yuma is 1395 miles. It takes approximately 24h 26m to drive from Independence to Yuma.
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