There are 7 ways to get from Independence to Dodge City by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kansas City to Dodge City Stationtrain Southwest Chief
8h 1m$113–246Drive 342.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Independence to Dodge Citycar 342.3 mi
5h 50m$63–91Bus
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Dodge Citybus Kansas City
9h 24m$75–95Fly to Dodge City Regional Airport
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC)plane MCI - DDC
7h 20m$121–614Fly to Garden City Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Garden City Regional Airport (GCK)plane MCI - GCK
- Take the bus from Garden City to Dodge Citybus
9h 56m$195–705Fly to Hays Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Hays Municipal Airport (HYS)plane MCI - HYS
- Drive from Hays Municipal Airport (HYS) to Dodge Citycar
9h 27m$129–628Fly to Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL)plane MCI - LBL
- Take the bus from Liberal to Dodge Citybus
10h 33m$169–676
Independence to Dodge City by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Dodge City is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Dodge City is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Dodge City. However, there are services departing from On Truman At Main Westbound and arriving at Dodge City via On 12Th At Charlotte Westbound Nearside and 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Independence station to Dodge City station. However, there are services departing from Independence Station and arriving at Dodge City Station via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
The distance between Independence and Dodge City is 365 miles. The road distance is 344.3 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Dodge City without a car is to train which takes 8h 1m and costs $110 - $250.
It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Independence to Dodge City, including transfers.
Independence to Dodge City bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City station.
Independence to Dodge City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Independence to Dodge City is to train which takes 8h 1m and costs $110 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $95 and takes 9h 24m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $650 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Dodge City, KS, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Dodge City Station once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 6h 31m. Alternatively, Omnibus Express operates a bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Dodge City once daily. Tickets cost $75–95 and the journey takes 6h 57m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Dodge City Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Kansas City to Hays Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Kansas City to Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Garden City Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Dodge City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Dodge City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–95
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Garden City to Dodge City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Liberal to Dodge City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Independence to Dodge City bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Dodge City station.
Independence to Dodge City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dodge City Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Dodge City is 344 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Independence to Dodge City.
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