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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Independence Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    13h 1m
    $130–333

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    13h 31m
    $88–240

  3. Drive 498.5 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to Louisvillecar car 498.5 mi
    8h 19m
    $91–132

  4. Fly to Covington

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MCI - CVG
    7h 51m
    $152–852

  5. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MCI - SDF
    8h 1m
    $151–853

  6. Fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane MCI - LEX
    9h 53m
    $102–552

Independence to Kentucky by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 552.6 mi
  • Duration: 13h 1m

What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Kentucky, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Covington (CVG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Louisville, KY via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Evansville, IN in around 13h 31m.

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