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How to get fromMemphis to Independenceby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Memphis to Independence by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Independence Stationtrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    13h 8m
    $126–266

  2. Bus via St. Louis

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    13h 41m
    $76–161

  3. Drive 439.2 mi

    1. Drive from Memphis to Independencecar car 439.2 mi
    8h 9m
    $81–116

  4. Fly to Kansas City

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MEM - MCI
    8h 23m
    $141–801

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Memphis to Tulsabus bus Jefferson Lines 0124
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 802
    18h 10m
    $161–241

  6. Fly to Boone County Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Boone County Airport (HRO)plane plane MEM - HRO
    2. Drive from Boone County Airport (HRO) to Independencecar car
    7h 17m
    $181–546

Memphis to Independence by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 573.8 mi
  • Duration: 13h 8m

What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE to On White Oak At Osage Eb via Memphis Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 13h 41m.

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