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

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Independence by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Portland International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane PDX - MCI
    8h 11m
    $173–503

  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 48m
    $333–509

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2d
    $1,116–1,708

  4. Drive  1,787 mi

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

  5. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SEA - MCI
    11h 18m
    $332–674

Portland to Independence by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration41h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$333Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,525.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Kansas City (MCI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, 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 48m.

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