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How to get fromIndependence to St. Louisby bus (Greyhound), taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Independence to St. Louis by bus (Greyhound), taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Coffeyville to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0136 / ...
    9h 3m
    $88–154

  2. Drive 352.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Independence to St. Louiscar car 352.3 mi
    6h 14m
    $65–93

  3. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Independence to Chanutetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Chanute to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    10h 23m
    $170–298

  4. Drive to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Independence to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)car car
    2. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ICT - STL
    6h 58m
    $205–934

  5. Taxi to Joplin Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Independence to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane JLN - STL
    8h 11m
    $184–687

  6. Bus to Kansas City, fly

    1. Take the bus from Coffeyville to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MCI - STL
    8h 28m
    $141–682

  7. Bus to Tulsa International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Coffeyville to Tulsabus bus
    2. Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane TUL - STL
    9h 47m
    $213–906

Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar116Weekly Planes
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 437.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Independence, KS, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Independence to St Louis Bus Station via Coffeyville and Kansas City Bus Station in around 9h 3m.

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