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How to get fromIndependence to West Branchby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Independence to West Branch by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    8h 19m
    $85–150

  2. Drive 309.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Independence to West Branchcar car 309.4 mi
    5h 18m
    $57–82

  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MCI - CID
    2. Take the taxi from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to West Branchtaxi taxi
    8h 1m
    $200–640

Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar122Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 326.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and West Branch, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from On Lexington At Elm Westbound to West Branch via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, Des Moines, and Iowa City in around 8h 19m.

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