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How to get fromKansas City to Independenceby train (Amtrak), bus, taxi or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kansas City to Independence by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Independence Stationtrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    19 min
    $1–50
  2. Line 24 bus

    1. Take the bus from On 8Th Between Mcgee And Oak Eastbound Midblock to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus bus 24
    34 min
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kansas City to Independencetaxi taxi 9.3 mi
    17 min
    $50–65
  4. Drive 9.3 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Independencecar car 9.3 mi
    17 min
    $2–3

Kansas City to Independence by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration19 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Independence Station twice daily. Tickets cost $1–50 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, Ride KC operates a bus from On 8Th Between Mcgee And Oak Eastbound Midblock to On White Oak At Osage Eb hourly, and the journey takes 34 min.

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