What is the cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Independence?

The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Independence is to train which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Louis to Independence?

The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Independence is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between St. Louis and Independence?

No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Independence. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at On White Oak At Osage Eb via East Village - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

Is there a direct train between St. Louis and Independence?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from St. Louis and arriving at Independence Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from St. Louis to Independence?

The distance between St. Louis and Independence is 270 miles. The road distance is 241 miles.

How do I travel from St. Louis to Independence without a car?

The best way to get from St. Louis to Independence without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $30 - $65.

How long does it take to get from St. Louis to Independence?

The train from St. Louis to Independence Station takes 5h 10m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the St. Louis to Independence bus from?

St. Louis to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.

Where do I catch the St. Louis to Independence train from?

St. Louis to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.

Train or bus from St. Louis to Independence?

The best way to get from St. Louis to Independence is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the St. Louis to Independence bus arrive?

St. Louis to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.

Where does the St. Louis to Independence train arrive?

St. Louis to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Independence Station.

Can I drive from St. Louis to Independence?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Independence is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from St. Louis to Independence.

How do I get a train ticket from St. Louis to Independence?

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Where can I stay near Independence?

There are 236+ hotels available in Independence.

St. Louis to Independence - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from St. Louis to Independence by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from St. Louis to Independence StationMissouri River Runner / ...
5h 10m
$30–65
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus StationGreyhound US1200 / ...
6h 13m
$36–77
Drive 239.6 mi
1. Drive from St. Louis to Independence239.6 mi
4h 6m
$44–64
Fly, line 24 bus
1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)STL - MCI
2. Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Eb
5h 50m
$182–702

St. Louis to Independence by train (Amtrak)

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5h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 268.6 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Independence Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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