What is the cheapest way to get from New York to Independence?

The cheapest way to get from New York to Independence is to bus which costs $120 - $310 and takes 30h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from New York to Independence?

The fastest way to get from New York to Independence is to fly which takes 8h 11m and costs $160 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between New York and Independence?

No, there is no direct bus from New York 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.

Is there a direct train between New York and Independence?

No, there is no direct train from New York station to Independence station. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Independence Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 53m.

How far is it from New York to Independence?

The distance between New York and Independence is 1161 miles. The road distance is 1182.1 miles.

How do I travel from New York to Independence without a car?

The best way to get from New York to Independence without a car is to bus which takes 30h 3m and costs $120 - $310.

How long does it take to get from New York to Independence?

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from New York to Independence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New York to Independence bus from?

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

Where do I catch the New York to Independence train from?

New York to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train, bus or fly from New York to Independence?

The best way to get from New York to Independence is to bus which takes 30h 3m and costs $120 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $600 and takes 30h 53m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $700 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the New York to Independence bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between New York and Independence?

Independence is 1h behind New York. It is currently 4:36 PM in New York and 3:36 PM in Independence.

Where does the New York to Independence train arrive?

New York to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from New York to Independence?

Yes, the driving distance between New York to Independence is 1182 miles. It takes approximately 20h 19m to drive from New York to Independence.

How do I get a train ticket from New York to Independence?

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Where can I stay near Independence?

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

There are 10 ways to get from New York 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
8h 27m
$155–410
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
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
$124–310
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
30h 53m
$190–598
Drive 1,175.2 mi
1. Drive from New York to Independencecar 1,175.2 mi
20h 19m
$215–310
Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kansas City (MCI)plane JFK - MCI
8h 15m
$134–668
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Kansas City (MCI)plane EWR - MCI
8h 11m
$160–427
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 48m
$153–1,006
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
12h 4m
$155–780
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 20m
$177–1,173
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
32h 40m
$158–384

New York to Independence by bus and foot (Greyhound)

21Weekly Services

30h 3mAverage Duration

$124Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,154.1 mi
Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between New York, 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 train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Independence Station via Chicago Union Station in around 30h 53m.

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