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How to get fromLos Angeles to Independenceby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Independence by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, line 24 bus

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LAX - MCI
    2. Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus bus
    7h 51m
    $106–453

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    36h 26m
    $159–318

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    36h 48m
    $180–446

  4. Drive 1,563.5 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Independencecar car 1,563.5 mi
    26h 58m
    $286–413

  5. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane BUR - MCI
    9h 32m
    $137–409

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ONT - MCI
    10h 14m
    $206–971

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SAN - MCI
    10h 20m
    $233–1,038

  8. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LGB - MCI
    11h 13m
    $156–756

  9. Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly, line 24 bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SNA - MCI
    4. Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus bus
    12h 1m
    $167–419

Los Angeles to Independence by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration36h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Kansas City once daily. Tickets cost $150–270 and the journey takes 35h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to On White Oak At Osage Eb via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 36h 48m.

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