There are 9 ways to get from Austin to Independence by plane, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, drive
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane AUS - ICT
- Drive from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Independencecar
7h 31m$132–687Drive 536.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Austin to Independencecar 536.6 mi
8h 54m$98–142Bus via Oklahoma City
- Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus
- Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Coffeyvillebus
14h 33m$111–170Train, bus via Oklahoma City
- Take the train from Austin to Fort Worthtrain
- Take the train from Fort Worth to Oklahoma Citytrain
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Coffeyvillebus
15h 25m$159–321Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane AUS - XNA
- Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Independencecar
7h 53m$126–692Fly to Tulsa International Airport, bus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane AUS - TUL
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Coffeyvillebus
7h 52m$640–1,006Fly to Will Rogers World Airport, bus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)plane AUS - OKC
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Coffeyvillebus
8h 55m$413–1,218Bus
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Coffeyvillebus
15h 6m$107–171Train, bus
- Take the train from Austin to Fort Worthtrain
- Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Coffeyvillebus
16h 29m$130–243
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Independence is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Independence is to fly and drive which takes 7h 31m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Independence. However, there are services departing from Downtown Austin and arriving at Coffeyville via Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum, Oklahoma City Bus Station and Tulsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 33m.
The distance between Austin and Independence is 646 miles. The road distance is 539.7 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Independence without a car is to bus via Oklahoma City which takes 14h 33m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Austin to Independence, including transfers.
Austin to Independence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Austin station.
Austin to Independence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Independence is 540 miles. It takes approximately 8h 54m to drive from Austin to Independence.
There are 33+ hotels available in Independence.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Independence, KS, USA?
You can take a bus from Downtown Austin to Independence via Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum, Oklahoma City Bus Station, Tulsa, and Coffeyville in around 14h 33m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Will Rogers World Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Austin to Fort Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Worth to Oklahoma City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Austin to Fort Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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