There are 4 ways to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Independence by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, line 24 bus
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DEN - MCI
- Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus
4h 53m$180–783Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
14h 45m$100–190Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
24h 19m$378–797Drive 599.3 mi
- Drive from Denver Airport (DEN) to Independencecar 599.3 mi
9h 21m$110–158
Denver Airport (DEN) to Independence by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Independence is to bus which costs $100 - $190 and takes 14h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Independence is to fly and line 24 bus which takes 4h 53m and costs $180 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Denver Airport (DEN) station to Independence. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at On White Oak At Osage Eb via East Village - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Denver Airport (DEN) station to Independence station. However, there are services departing from Denver Airport Station and arriving at Independence Station via Denver, Galesburg Amtrak Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 19m.
The distance between Denver Airport (DEN) and Independence is 572 miles. The road distance is 602.8 miles.
The best way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Independence without a car is to bus which takes 14h 45m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Independence, including transfers.
Denver Airport (DEN) to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
Denver Airport (DEN) to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Independence is to bus which takes 14h 45m and costs $100 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $370 - $800 and takes 24h 19m.
What companies run services between Denver Airport (DEN), USA and Independence, MO, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $90–180 and the journey takes 11h 25m. Greyhound-us also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Denver Airport Station to Independence Station via Union Station, Denver, Galesburg Amtrak Station, and Kansas City in around 24h 19m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Denver to Kansas City via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Denver to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Denver to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 816-221-0660
- Website
- kcata.org
Bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Eb
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- kcata.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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More Questions & Answers
Denver Airport (DEN) to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Independence is 1h ahead of Denver Airport (DEN). It is currently 8:21 PM in Denver Airport (DEN) and 9:21 PM in Independence.
Denver Airport (DEN) to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Denver Airport (DEN) to Independence is 603 miles. It takes approximately 9h 21m to drive from Denver Airport (DEN) to Independence.
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