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

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

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  1. Line 24 bus, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay Abus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MCI - RDU
    3. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus bus
    7h 22m
    $443–1,103

  2. Fly to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane plane MCI - FAY
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 6m
    $134–635

  3. Bus

    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 Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 32m
    $172–302

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    36h 2m
    $394–967

  5. Drive  1,019 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to Raleighcar car 1,019 mi
    18h 14m
    $186–269

  6. Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane MCI - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    10h 30m
    $268–1,285

  7. Fly to Greenville, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Greenville (PGV)plane plane MCI - PGV
    2. Take the bus from Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 42m
    $138–678

  8. Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MCI - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    11h 1m
    $194–956

Independence to Raleigh by bus and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration27h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 950.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to GoRaleigh Station via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 27h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Independence Station to Raleigh Union Station via Chicago Union Station in around 36h 2m.

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