There are 5 ways to get from Independence to Tulsa Airport (TUL) by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly from Kansas City
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane MCI - TUL
7h 1m$150–850Drive 252.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Independence to Tulsa Airport (TUL)car 252.7 mi
4h 25m$47–67Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus Jefferson 801 / ...
7h 21m$90–126Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Independence to Tulsa-TUL252.7 mi
4h 25mDrive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Independence to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane MHK - TUL
6h 12m$135–635
Kansas City (MCI) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Tulsa Airport (TUL) is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Tulsa Airport (TUL) is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Tulsa Airport (TUL). However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at (9004) Airport Drive And E Virgin Court via (8987)Detroit &4Th St Nb and (7103) Das Bay 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Independence and Tulsa Airport (TUL) is 261 miles. The road distance is 254.1 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Tulsa Airport (TUL) without a car is to bus which takes 7h 21m and costs $90 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Independence to Tulsa Airport (TUL), including transfers.
Independence to Tulsa Airport (TUL) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Independence to Tulsa Airport (TUL) is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $150 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $130 and takes 7h 21m.
Independence to Tulsa Airport (TUL) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Tulsa Airport (TUL) is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Independence to Tulsa Airport (TUL).
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Tulsa Airport (TUL), USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Kansas City to Tulsa twice daily. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Tulsa International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Kansas City to Tulsa International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Kansas City to Tulsa International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Kansas City to Tulsa International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Kansas City to Tulsa International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Tulsa International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Tulsa International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Independence to Tulsa-TUL
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
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