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

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Independence by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly, line 24 bus

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane PDX - MCI
    2. Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus bus
    7h 58m
    $233–1,103
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    41h 28m
    $318–617
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2d 9h
    $793–1,716
  4. Drive 1,787 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Independencecar car 1,787 mi
    28h 14m
    $327–472

Portland to Independence by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration41h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$318Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to On White Oak At Osage Eb via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 41h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Independence Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 9h.

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