What is the cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Independence?

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Independence is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 20h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manhattan to Independence?

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Independence is to bus and fly and line 24 bus which takes 7h 55m and costs $180 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and Independence?

No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Independence. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at On White Oak At Osage Eb via St Louis Bus Station and East Village - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 3m.

How far is it from Manhattan to Independence?

The distance between Manhattan and Independence is 1156 miles. The road distance is 1186 miles.

How do I travel from Manhattan to Independence without a car?

The best way to get from Manhattan to Independence without a car is to bus which takes 30h 3m and costs $220 - $420.

How long does it take to get from Manhattan to Independence?

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Manhattan to Independence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Independence bus from?

Manhattan to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Train, bus or fly from Manhattan to Independence?

The best way to get from Manhattan to Independence is to bus which takes 30h 3m and costs $220 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $400 - $950 and takes 32h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $180 - $490 and takes 8h 16m.

Where does the Manhattan to Independence bus arrive?

Manhattan to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Manhattan and Independence?

Independence is 1h behind Manhattan. It is currently 3:45 PM in Manhattan and 2:45 PM in Independence.

Can I drive from Manhattan to Independence?

Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Independence is 1186 miles. It takes approximately 20h 33m to drive from Manhattan to Independence.

Where can I stay near Independence?

There are 884+ hotels available in Independence.

Manhattan to Independence - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Manhattan to Independence by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly, line 24 bus
best
1. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane LGA - MCI
3. Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus
7h 55m
$183–497
Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kansas City (MCI)plane JFK - MCI
8h 20m
$124–618
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
30h 3m
$225–415
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
32h 25m
$403–937
Drive 1,179.2 mi
1. Drive from Manhattan to Independencecar 1,179.2 mi
20h 33m
$216–311
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Kansas City (MCI)plane EWR - MCI
8h 16m
$180–487
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane PHL - MCI
9h 42m
$206–1,069
Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain
2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ISP - MCI
11h 58m
$265–1,330
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Kansas City (MCI)plane BWI - MCI
10h 14m
$253–664
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
31h 55m
$263–541

Manhattan to Independence by bus and foot (Greyhound)

21Weekly Services

30h 3mAverage Duration

$225Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manhattan to Independence.

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Distance: 1,149.3 mi
Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to On White Oak At Osage Eb via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 30h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to Independence Station via 7 Av/W 31 St, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 32h 25m.

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