There are 4 ways to get from Jackson to Independence by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Cape Girardeau to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Coffeyvillebus
11h 51m$125–210Drive 378.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jackson to Independencecar 378.8 mi
7h 28m$70–100Fly, drive
- Fly from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane CGI - XNA
- Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Independencecar
7h 19m$182–733Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cape Girardeau to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Coffeyvillebus
14h 18m$175–330
Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jackson to Independence is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Jackson to Independence is to fly and drive which takes 7h 19m and costs $180 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Jackson to Independence. However, there are services departing from Cape Girardeau and arriving at Coffeyville via St Louis Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
The distance between Jackson and Independence is 564 miles. The road distance is 381 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson to Independence without a car is to bus which takes 11h 51m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 11h 51m to get from Jackson to Independence, including transfers.
Jackson to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Cape Girardeau station.
Jackson to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson to Independence is 381 miles. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Jackson to Independence.
There are 28+ hotels available in Independence.
What companies run services between Jackson, MO, USA and Independence, KS, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Jackson to Independence via Cape Girardeau, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, and Coffeyville in around 11h 51m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,100
Flights from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cape Girardeau to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cape Girardeau to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Coffeyville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–70
Bus from Kansas City to Coffeyville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–70
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