There are 6 ways to get from Quincy to Independence by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Quincy Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Illinois Zephyr / ...
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
8h 33m$162–316Drive 205.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Quincy to Independencecar 205.5 mi
4h 29m$38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Quincy Public Transit Hub to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0153S
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
9h 18m$57–116Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Quincy to Saint Louisbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane STL - MCI
7h 43mBus, train
- Take the bus from Quincy Public Transit Hub to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0153S
- Take the train from St. Louis to Independence Stationtrain Missouri River Runner / ...
8h 45m$107–221Bus, train via St. Louis Airport (STL)
- Take the bus from Quincy to Saint Louisbus Btw 1489
- Take the train from St. Louis to Independence Stationtrain Missouri River Runner / ...
9h 13m
Quincy to Independence by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Quincy to Independence is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Quincy to Independence is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Quincy to Independence. However, there are services departing from Quincy Public Transit Hub and arriving at On White Oak At Osage Eb via St Louis Bus Station and East Village - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Quincy station to Independence station. However, there are services departing from Quincy Amtrak Station and arriving at Independence Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Quincy and Independence is 433 miles. The road distance is 206.7 miles.
The best way to get from Quincy to Independence without a car is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs $160 - $320.
It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Quincy to Independence, including transfers.
Quincy to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Quincy Public Transit Hub station.
Quincy to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Quincy Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Quincy to Independence is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs $160 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 9h 18m.
What companies run services between Quincy, IL, USA and Independence, MO, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Quincy to Independence Station via Quincy Amtrak Station, Galesburg Amtrak Station, and Kansas City in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quincy Public Transit Hub to On White Oak At Osage Eb via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 9h 18m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Quincy Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Independence Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Independence Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Quincy Public Transit Hub to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Quincy Public Transit Hub to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Quincy Public Transit Hub to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from Quincy to Saint Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from Quincy Public Transit Hub to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from Quincy to Saint Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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More Questions & Answers
Quincy to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Quincy to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Quincy to Independence is 207 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Quincy to Independence.
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