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How to get fromIndependence to Austinby bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Line 24 bus, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay Abus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MCI - AUS
    5h 46m
    $141–752

  2. Fly to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane plane MCI - GRK
    2. Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar car
    8h 26m
    $106–568

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dentonbus bus FlixBus 2241
    2. Take the bus from Denton to Downtown Austinbus bus FlixBus 2230
    17h 46m
    $115–205

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to St. Louistrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    29h 18m
    $389–824

  5. Drive 689.2 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to Austincar car 689.2 mi
    11h 36m
    $126–182

  6. Bus via Tulsa

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Round Rockbus bus
    23h 28m
    $136–245

Independence to Austin by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration17h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 692.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

You can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Downtown Austin via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, and Denton in around 17h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Independence Station to Austin via St. Louis in around 29h 18m.

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