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How to get fromGrand Canyon to Independenceby bus, plane, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Canyon to Independence by bus, plane, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Flagstaff, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge to Flagstaff Pulliam Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane FLG - MCI
    11h 1m
    $193–824

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus bus Grand Canyon
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    28h 46m
    $708–1,187

  3. Drive  1,144.4 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Canyon to Independencecar car 1,144.4 mi
    21h 18m
    $209–302

  4. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Canyon Village to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane PHX - MCI
    10h 43m
    $396–876

  5. Shuttle to Harry Reid International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from GC Village Bright Angel Lodge to Treasure Island Hotel and Casinoshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LAS - MCI
    12h 55m
    $265–365

  6. Fly from Grand Canyon National Park Airport

    1. Fly from Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane GCN - MCI
    11h 22m
    $195–835

Grand Canyon to Independence by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$708Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,107 mi
  • Duration: 11h 1m

What companies run services between Grand Canyon, AZ, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

Papillon Airways, Corporate Flight Management Inc, and Southwest Airlines fly from Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN) to Kansas City (MCI) 6 times a week.

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