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

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

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  1. Line 100 bus, fly, line 24 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Kansas City (MCI)planeRDU - MCI
    3. Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus
    7h 31m
    $240–552

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
    28h 5m
    $151–431

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union StationtrainFloridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence StationtrainLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    35h 58m
    $245–1,364

  4. Drive 1,017.9 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Independencecar1,017.9 mi
    18h 12m
    $186–269

Raleigh to Independence by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to On White Oak At Osage Eb via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 28h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Independence Station via Chicago Union Station in around 35h 58m.

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