There are 5 ways to get from Memphis to Independence by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
- Take the train from St. Louis to Independence Stationtrain Missouri River Runner / ...
13h 13m$71–146Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 120
13h 15m$46–171Drive 439.4 mi
- Drive from Memphis to Independencecar 439.4 mi
8h 11m$81–116Fly to Kansas City
- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MEM - MCI
8h 49m$221–701Fly to Boone County Airport, drive
- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Boone County Airport (HRO)plane MEM - HRO
- Drive from Boone County Airport (HRO) to Independencecar
7h 17m$221–766
Memphis to Independence by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Memphis to Independence is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Memphis to Independence is to fly and drive which takes 7h 17m and costs $220 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Memphis to Independence. However, there are services departing from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE and arriving at On White Oak At Osage Eb via Memphis Bus Station and East Village - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
The distance between Memphis and Independence is 578 miles. The road distance is 442 miles.
The best way to get from Memphis to Independence without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 13m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 13h 13m to get from Memphis to Independence, including transfers.
Memphis to Independence bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Memphis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Memphis to Independence is to fly which takes 8h 49m and costs $220 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $180 and takes 13h 15m.
Memphis to Independence bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Memphis to Independence is 442 miles. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Memphis to Independence.
What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Independence, MO, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Kansas City (MCI) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Memphis Bus Station to Kansas City 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–170 and the journey takes 9h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Memphis to Kansas City via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Memphis to Kansas City via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Memphis to Kansas City via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Memphis to Kansas City via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Memphis to Kansas City via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Memphis to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Memphis to Kansas City via Valparaiso
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Memphis to Boone County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Independence Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–170
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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