The average bus between Independence and Columbia takes 5h 33m and the fastest bus takes 4h. The bus service runs several times per day from Independence to Columbia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Independence and Columbia. The earliest departure is at 4:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Independence is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Columbia at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at East Village - Bay A and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Independence station and arriving at Columbia station via East Village - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Independence to Columbia bus services, operated by Ride KC, depart from On Truman At Main Westbound station.
Independence to Columbia bus services, operated by Ride KC, arrive at Columbia station.
The distance between Independence and Columbia is 180.5 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Columbia via East Village - Bay A and Kansas City Bus Station in around 4h 11m.