There are 4 ways to get from Independence to Kansas City Union Station by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Independence Station to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
30 min$3–7Drive 10.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Independence to Kansas City Union Stationcar 10.3 mi
17 min$2–3Line 24 bus
- Take the bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to East Village - Bay Abus 24
1h 16mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Independence to Kansas City Union Stationtaxi 10.3 mi
17 min$30–40
Independence to Kansas City Union Station by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Kansas City Union Station is to line 24 bus which costs and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Kansas City Union Station is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $30 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from On Truman At Main Westbound and arriving at East Village - Bay A. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Independence Station station and arriving at Kansas City. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
The distance between Independence and Kansas City Union Station is 10 miles. The road distance is 10.4 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Kansas City Union Station without a car is to train which takes 30 min and costs $3 - $7.
The train from Independence Station to Kansas City takes 30 min including transfers and departs twice daily.
Independence to Kansas City Union Station bus services, operated by Ride KC, depart from On Truman At Main Westbound station.
Independence to Kansas City Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Independence Station.
The best way to get from Independence to Kansas City Union Station is to train which takes 30 min and costs $3 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 24 bus, which costs and takes 1h 16m.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Kansas City Union Station, MO, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Independence Station to Kansas City twice daily. Tickets cost $3–7 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, Ride KC operates a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to East Village - Bay A hourly, and the journey takes 46 min.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Independence Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 816-221-0660
- Website
- kcata.org
Bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to East Village - Bay A
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- kcata.org
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
Kens Taxi & Shuttle Service
- Phone
- +1 816-946-4098
Local Budget Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 816-921-5000
- Website
- localbudgetcabco.com
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More Questions & Answers
Independence to Kansas City Union Station bus services, operated by Ride KC, arrive at East Village - Bay A station.
Independence to Kansas City Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Kansas City Union Station is 10 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Independence to Kansas City Union Station.
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