What is the cheapest way to get from Independence to Kentucky?

The cheapest way to get from Independence to Kentucky is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Independence to Kentucky?

The fastest way to get from Independence to Kentucky is to line 24 bus and fly which takes 7h 49m and costs $150 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Independence and Kentucky?

No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Kentucky. However, there are services departing from On Truman At Main Westbound and arriving at Louisville, KY via Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Evansville, IN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.

How far is it from Independence to Kentucky?

The distance between Independence and Kentucky is 556 miles. The road distance is 501.4 miles.

How do I travel from Independence to Kentucky without a car?

The best way to get from Independence to Kentucky without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 1m and costs $210 - $410.

How long does it take to get from Independence to Kentucky?

It takes approximately 13h 1m to get from Independence to Kentucky, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Independence to Kentucky bus from?

Independence to Kentucky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Independence to Kentucky?

The best way to get from Independence to Kentucky is to bus which takes 13h 31m and costs $100 - $250. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $170 - $1,000 and takes 8h 1m.

Where does the Independence to Kentucky bus arrive?

Independence to Kentucky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Independence and Kentucky?

Kentucky is 1h ahead of Independence. It is currently 3:02 AM in Independence and 4:02 AM in Kentucky.

Can I drive from Independence to Kentucky?

Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Kentucky is 501 miles. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Independence to Kentucky.

Where can I stay near Kentucky?

There are 615+ hotels available in Kentucky.

Independence to Kentucky - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 8 ways to get from Independence to Kentucky by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Independence Station to St. Louistrain
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus
13h 1m
$212–402
Drive 498.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Independence to Louisvillecar 498.5 mi
8h 19m
$91–132
Line 24 bus, fly to Covington
1. Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay Abus
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Covington (CVG)plane MCI - CVG
7h 49m
$153–855
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus
13h 31m
$104–245
Fly to Louisville International Airport
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane MCI - SDF
8h 1m
$171–953
Fly to Blue Grass Airport
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane MCI - LEX
9h 55m
$102–552
Fly to Indianapolis, bus
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MCI - IND
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
8h 56m
$682–1,159
Fly to Nashville, bus
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Nashville (BNA)plane MCI - BNA
2. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus
10h 10m
$432–1,152

Independence to Kentucky by train and bus

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Distance: 552.6 mi
Duration: 13h 1m

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

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. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 2 hours.

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