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How to get fromMiami to Independenceby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Miami to Independence by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Miami International Airport

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MIA - MCI
    7h 41m
    $140–700
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    32h 43m
    $238–399
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2d 10h
    $1,430–2,203
  4. Drive  1,410 mi

    1. Drive from Miami to Independencecar car 1,410 mi
    25h 2m
    $258–372
  5. Train to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, fly, line 24 bus

    1. Take the train from Metrorail Transfer Station to Fort Lauderdale Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane FLL - MCI
    3. Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus bus
    8h 22m
    $1,003–2,105
  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to West Palm Beach Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from West Palm Beach Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from St. Louis to Independence Stationtrain train
    32h 45m
    $330–541

Miami to Independence by bus and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration32h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$238Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Miami Airport Station to On White Oak At Osage Eb via Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 32h 43m.

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