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How to get fromPortland Airport (PDX) to Independenceby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Independence by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Kansas City

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane PDX - MCI
    6h 38m
    $178–480

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    42h 58m
    $306–606

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803
    2d 4h
    $655–1,356

  4. Drive 1,782.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Independencecar car 1,782.6 mi
    28h 12m
    $326–470

  5. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane PDX - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Independence Stationtrain train
    10h 38m
    $236–616

  6. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane PDX - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas Citybus bus
    11h 21m
    $183–605

Portland Airport (PDX) to Independence by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration42h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$306Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,514.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and Independence, MO, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Kansas City (MCI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland International Airport to On White Oak At Osage Eb via Portland Flix/Greyhound, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 42h 58m.

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