There are 8 ways to get from Niagara Falls to Independence by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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 Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Niagara Falls USA to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane BUF - MCI
9h 13m$135–707Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floorbus
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Kansas City (MCI)plane YYZ - MCI
12h 29m$117–653Train
- Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain
23h 40m$279–771Bus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
25h 50m$137–257Drive 985.7 mi
- Drive from Niagara Falls to Independencecar 985.7 mi
16h 55m$180–260Train to Rochester, fly
- Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ROC - MCI
10h 29m$224–1,085Bus to Toronto Island Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floorbus
- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Kansas City (MCI)plane YTZ - MCI
12h 23m$127–703Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floorbus
- Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain
28h 34m$254–540
Niagara Falls to Independence by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Niagara Falls to Independence is to bus which costs $130 - $260 and takes 25h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Niagara Falls to Independence is to bus and fly which takes 9h 13m and costs $130 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Niagara Falls to Independence. However, there are services departing from Pine Avenue & Main Street and arriving at On White Oak At Osage Eb via Buffalo, Columbus, St Louis Bus Station and East Village - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Niagara Falls station to Independence station. However, there are services departing from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station and arriving at Independence Station via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 40m.
The distance between Niagara Falls and Independence is 942 miles. The road distance is 991.4 miles.
The best way to get from Niagara Falls to Independence without a car is to train which takes 23h 40m and costs $270 - $800.
It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Niagara Falls to Independence, including transfers.
Niagara Falls to Independence bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Buffalo station.
Niagara Falls to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Niagara Falls to Independence is to train which takes 23h 40m and costs $270 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $260 and takes 25h 50m.
What companies run services between Niagara Falls, NY, USA and Independence, MO, USA?
You can take a train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Independence Station via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station in around 23h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pine Avenue & Main Street to On White Oak At Osage Eb via Buffalo, Columbus, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 25h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Kansas City via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Kansas City via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Rochester to Kansas City via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Rochester to Kansas City via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Kansas City via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Niagara Falls USA to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Niagara Falls to Independence bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Columbus station.
Independence is 1h behind Niagara Falls. It is currently 12:29 PM in Niagara Falls and 11:29 AM in Independence.
Niagara Falls to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo Depew Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niagara Falls to Independence is 991 miles. It takes approximately 16h 55m to drive from Niagara Falls to Independence.
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