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How to get fromColumbus to Independenceby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbus to Independence by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly, line 24 bus

    best
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane CMH - MCI
    2. Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus bus
    6h 55m
    $142–753

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    15h 48m
    $99–196

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Independence Stationtrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    15h 15m
    $149–301

  4. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    19h
    $229–467

  5. Drive 648.4 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Independencecar car 648.4 mi
    10h 55m
    $119–171

  6. Bus, train via Chicago #2

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain train
    19h 49m
    $266–570

Columbus to Independence by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 680.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Columbus to On White Oak At Osage Eb via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 15h 48m.

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