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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Independence Station to St. Louistrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    13h 18m
    $123–257

  2. Bus via St. Louis

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    13h 49m
    $76–156

  3. Drive 439.2 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to Memphiscar car 439.2 mi
    8h 9m
    $81–116

  4. Fly from Kansas City

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane MCI - MEM
    9h 5m
    $171–951

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus Jefferson Lines 801
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Memphisbus bus Jefferson Lines 0123
    17h 48m
    $161–241

  6. Drive to Boone County Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Independence to Boone County Airport (HRO)car car
    2. Fly from Boone County Airport (HRO) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane HRO - MEM
    7h 9m
    $234–713

Independence to Memphis by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration13h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 574.7 mi
  • Duration: 13h 18m

What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Memphis (MEM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Airways Transit Center in around 13h 49m.

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