There are 4 ways to get from Independence to Saint Peters by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Independence Station to St. Louistrain Missouri River Runner / ...
6h 22m$132–228Drive 212.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Independence to Saint Peterscar 212.8 mi
3h 34m$39–57Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
8h 5m$67–117Line 24 bus, fly
- Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay Abus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MCI - STL
4h 39m$125–700
Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Saint Peters is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Saint Peters is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Saint Peters. However, there are services departing from On Truman At Main Westbound and arriving at 4301 Rider Trail North Sb via Kansas City Bus Station, Civic Center Transit Center and North Hanley Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Independence station to Saint Peters station. However, there are services departing from Independence Station and arriving at LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station via CIVIC CENTER station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Independence and Saint Peters is 299 miles. The road distance is 214 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Saint Peters without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Independence to Saint Peters, including transfers.
Independence to Saint Peters bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Independence to Saint Peters train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Independence Station.
The best way to get from Independence to Saint Peters is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs $130 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Saint Peters, MO, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Independence Station to St. Louis twice daily. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 5h 21m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Independence Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 816-221-0660
- Website
- kcata.org
Bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay A
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- kcata.org
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More Questions & Answers
Independence to Saint Peters bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Independence to Saint Peters train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Saint Peters is 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Independence to Saint Peters.
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