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How to get fromLittle Rock to Independenceby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Little Rock to Independence by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Kansas City

    best
    1. Fly from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LIT - MCI
    7h 9m
    $206–1,019

  2. Drive 375.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Little Rock to Independencecar car 375.8 mi
    7h 5m
    $69–100

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Union Station to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Independence Stationtrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    13h 56m
    $187–404

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shell gas station - Little Rock, AR to Shell gas station - Texarkana, TXbus bus Milwaukee
    2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 114 / ...
    15h 58m
    $163–320

  5. Fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane LIT - MHK
    2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Independencecar car
    6h 37m
    $150–709

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Union Station to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    14h 29m
    $142–294

Little Rock to Independence by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration13h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 387.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Little Rock, AR, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Union Station to Independence Station via St. Louis in around 13h 56m.

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