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How to get fromIndependence to Cape Girardeauby train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Independence Station to St. Louistrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Cape Girardeaubus bus Greyhound US1173
    8h 30m
    $130–235

  2. Drive 338.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Independence to Cape Girardeaucar car 338.9 mi
    5h 45m
    $62–90

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Cape Girardeaubus bus Greyhound US1173
    9h 1m
    $102–149

  4. Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane MCI - MWA
    2. Take the taxi from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Cape Girardeautaxi taxi
    9h 5m
    $240–760

  5. Line 24 bus, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay Abus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MCI - STL
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Cape Girardeaubus bus
    8h 13m
    $130–662

  6. Fly to Barkley Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane MCI - PAH
    2. Take the taxi from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Cape Girardeautaxi taxi
    10h 30m
    $250–720

Kansas City (MCI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 384.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Cape Girardeau, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Cape Girardeau via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Cape Girardeau in around 9h 1m.

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