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How to get fromIndependence to Columbusby bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Line 24 bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay Abus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MCI - CMH
    6h 16m
    $142–753

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    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 Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    16h 31m
    $95–205

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to St. Louistrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    16h 1m
    $147–307

  4. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    19h 30m
    $232–462

  5. Drive 649.3 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to Columbuscar car 649.3 mi
    10h 55m
    $119–172

  6. Train, bus via Chicago #2

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    19h 50m
    $272–562

Independence to Columbus by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 679.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Columbus via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 16h 31m.

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