There are 6 ways to get from Independence to Kentucky by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Line 24 bus, fly to Covington
best- Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay Abus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Covington (CVG)plane MCI - CVG
7h 41m$162–902Drive 498.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Independence to Louisvillecar 498.5 mi
8h 19m$91–132Train, bus
- Take the train from Independence Station to St. Louistrain
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus
13h 1m$126–330Fly to Louisville International Airport
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane MCI - SDF
8h 6m$161–903Fly to Blue Grass Airport
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane MCI - LEX
9h 52m$102–552Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus
13h 31m$96–240
Independence to Kentucky by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Kentucky is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Kentucky is to line 24 bus and fly which takes 7h 41m and costs $160 - $900.
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.
The distance between Independence and Kentucky is 591 miles. The road distance is 501.4 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Kentucky without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 1m and costs $120 - $330.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Independence to Kentucky, including transfers.
Independence to Kentucky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
The best way to get from Independence to Kentucky is to fly which takes 8h 6m and costs $160 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $240 and takes 13h 31m.
Independence to Kentucky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Kentucky is 1h ahead of Independence. It is currently 12:08 PM in Independence and 1:08 PM in Kentucky.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Kentucky, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Covington via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Flights from Kansas City to Covington via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to Covington via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to Louisville International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to Louisville International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to Louisville International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to Blue Grass Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Kansas City to Blue Grass Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Independence Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 816-221-0660
- Website
- Ride KC
Bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay A
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Ride KC
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Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Kentucky is 501 miles. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Independence to Kentucky.
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