There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to Independence by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Kansas City (MCI)plane PSP - MCI
7h 54m$211–1,012Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Pasobus Huntington Park
- Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus El Paso
36h 11m$242–332Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
39h 5m$418–999Drive 1,470.2 mi
- Drive from Palm Springs to Independencecar 1,470.2 mi
25h 44m$269–388Bus
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 802
39h 41m$244–532
Palm Springs to Independence by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Independence is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which costs $240 - $340 and takes 36h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Independence is to fly which takes 7h 54m and costs $210 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Independence. However, there are services departing from N Palm Canyon at Chino and arriving at On White Oak At Osage Eb via Town Center & Hahn, Indio Bus Station, El Paso, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside and East Village - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 11m.
The distance between Palm Springs and Independence is 1311 miles. The road distance is 1478.8 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Independence without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 36h 11m and costs $240 - $340.
It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Palm Springs to Independence, including transfers.
Palm Springs to Independence bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Indio Bus Station.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Independence is to fly which takes 7h 54m and costs $210 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $240 - $340 and takes 36h 11m.
Palm Springs to Independence bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at El Paso station.
Independence is 2h ahead of Palm Springs. It is currently 12:08 PM in Palm Springs and 2:08 PM in Independence.
What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Independence, MO, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Kansas City (MCI) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from N Palm Canyon at Chino to On White Oak At Osage Eb via Town Center & Hahn, Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, El Paso, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th Between Holmes And Charlotte Eastbound, and East Village - Bay A in around 36h 11m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Kansas City via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Kansas City via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Kansas City via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Kansas City via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $390–950
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Indio Bus Station to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- 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 Indio Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $220–420
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Tulsa to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Independence is 1479 miles. It takes approximately 25h 44m to drive from Palm Springs to Independence.
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