There are 3 ways to get from Independence to Fulton by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Independence Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain Missouri River Runner / ...
3h 14m$176–245Drive 141.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Independence to Fultoncar 141.6 mi
2h 26m$26–38Line 24 bus, bus
- Take the bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to East Village - Bay Abus 24
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus Greyhound US0175s
4h 43m$112–145
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Fulton is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Fulton is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Fulton. However, there are services departing from On Truman At Main Westbound and arriving at Columbia via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Independence station to Fulton station. However, there are services departing from Independence Station and arriving at Jefferson City Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Independence and Fulton is 172 miles. The road distance is 142.5 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Fulton without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $170 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Independence to Fulton, including transfers.
Independence to Fulton bus services, operated by Ride KC, depart from On Truman At Main Westbound station.
Independence to Fulton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Independence Station.
The best way to get from Independence to Fulton is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $170 - $250. Alternatively, you can line 24 bus and bus, which costs $110 - $150 and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Fulton, MO, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Independence Station to Jefferson City Station twice daily. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Fulton via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, and Columbia in around 4h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Independence Station to Jefferson City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 816-221-0660
- Website
- Ride KC
Bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to East Village - Bay A
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Ride KC
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Independence to Fulton bus services, operated by Ride KC, arrive at East Village - Bay A station.
Independence to Fulton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jefferson City Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Fulton is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Independence to Fulton.
There are 10+ hotels available in Fulton.