What is the cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Independence?

The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Independence is to line 24 bus which costs and takes 34 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kansas City to Independence?

The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Independence is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Kansas City and Independence?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from On 8Th Between Mcgee And Oak Eastbound Midblock and arriving at On White Oak At Osage Eb. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

Is there a direct train between Kansas City and Independence?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kansas City and arriving at Independence Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Kansas City to Independence?

The distance between Kansas City and Independence is 10 miles. The road distance is 9.3 miles.

How do I travel from Kansas City to Independence without a car?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Independence without a car is to train which takes 19 min and costs $1 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Kansas City to Independence?

The train from Kansas City to Independence Station takes 19 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Kansas City to Independence bus from?

Kansas City to Independence bus services, operated by Ride KC, depart from On 8Th Between Mcgee And Oak Eastbound Midblock station.

Where do I catch the Kansas City to Independence train from?

Kansas City to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.

Train or bus from Kansas City to Independence?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Independence is to train which takes 19 min and costs $1 - $50. Alternatively, you can line 24 bus, which costs and takes 34 min.

Where does the Kansas City to Independence bus arrive?

Kansas City to Independence bus services, operated by Ride KC, arrive at On White Oak At Osage Eb station.

Where does the Kansas City to Independence train arrive?

Kansas City to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Independence Station.

Can I drive from Kansas City to Independence?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Independence is 9 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Kansas City to Independence.

How do I get a train ticket from Kansas City to Independence?

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Where can I stay near Independence?

There are 199+ hotels available in Independence.

Kansas City to Independence - 4 ways to travel via train, line 24 bus, and taxi

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Kansas City to Independence Stationtrain Missouri River Runner / ...
19 min
$1–50
Line 24 bus
1. Take the bus from On 8Th Between Mcgee And Oak Eastbound Midblock to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus 24
34 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kansas City to Independencetaxi 9.3 mi
17 min
$50–65
Drive 9.3 mi
1. Drive from Kansas City to Independencecar 9.3 mi
17 min
$2–3

Kansas City to Independence by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 9.7 mi
Duration: 19 min

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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