There are 3 ways to get from Salina to Independence by bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Salina to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
5h 2m$55–98Drive 181.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salina to Independencecar 181.8 mi
3h 1m$34–48Drive, train (Amtrak)
- Drive from Salina to Newton Stationcar
- Take the train from Newton Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
6h 48m$52–136
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salina to Independence is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Salina to Independence is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Salina and Independence is 197 miles. The road distance is 182.9 miles.
The best way to get from Salina to Independence without a car is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Salina to Independence, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Salina to Independence is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Salina to Independence.
There are 199+ hotels available in Independence.
What companies run services between Salina, KS, USA and Independence, MO, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Salina to Kansas City Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newton Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- 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 Salina to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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