What is the cheapest way to get from Washington to Independence?

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Independence is to bus which costs $120 - $340 and takes 26h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington to Independence?

The fastest way to get from Washington to Independence is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $230 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Independence?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Independence. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at On White Oak At Osage Eb via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, St Louis Bus Station and East Village - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Independence?

No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Independence station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Independence Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 1m.

How far is it from Washington to Independence?

The distance between Washington and Independence is 989 miles. The road distance is 1040.3 miles.

How do I travel from Washington to Independence without a car?

The best way to get from Washington to Independence without a car is to bus which takes 26h 23m and costs $120 - $340.

How long does it take to get from Washington to Independence?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Washington to Independence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Independence bus from?

Washington to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington to Independence train from?

Washington to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Washington to Independence?

The best way to get from Washington to Independence is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $230 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $340 and takes 26h 23m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $750 and takes 29h 1m.

Where does the Washington to Independence bus arrive?

Washington to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.

What is the time difference between Washington and Independence?

Independence is 1h behind Washington. It is currently 6:05 PM in Washington and 5:05 PM in Independence.

Where does the Washington to Independence train arrive?

Washington to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Washington to Independence?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Independence is 1040 miles. It takes approximately 17h 59m to drive from Washington to Independence.

How do I get a train ticket from Washington to Independence?

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Where can I stay near Independence?

There are 211+ hotels available in Independence.

Washington to Independence - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Independence by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DCA - MCI
6h 14m
$230–1,159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
26h 23m
$125–332
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
29h 1m
$164–744
Drive 1,034.3 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Independencecar 1,034.3 mi
17h 59m
$189–273
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Kansas City (MCI)plane BWI - MCI
7h 47m
$142–1,035
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane IAD - MCI
8h 2m
$412–808

Washington to Independence by bus and foot

21Weekly Services

26h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 983.4 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Kansas City (MCI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to On White Oak At Osage Eb via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 26h 23m.

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