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

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There are 4 ways to get from Norfolk to Independence by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORF - MCI
    8h
    $175–780
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    34h 58m
    $242–392
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain train
    35h 26m
    $836–1,341
  4. Drive  1,141.8 mi

    1. Drive from Norfolk to Independencecar car 1,141.8 mi
    19h 23m
    $209–301

Norfolk to Independence by bus and foot

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration34h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$242Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Kansas City (MCI) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to On White Oak At Osage Eb via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Philadelphia Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 34h 58m.

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