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

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

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  1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORF - MCI
    9h 28m
    $195–830

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    34h 18m
    $216–397

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain train
    37h 15m
    $499–1,039

  4. Drive 1,156.2 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Independencecar car 1,156.2 mi
    19h 36m
    $211–305

  5. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane RIC - MCI
    12h 45m
    $206–927

Virginia Beach to Independence by bus and foot

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration34h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$216Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,074.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 28m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to On White Oak At Osage Eb via Philadelphia Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 34h 18m.

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