What is the cheapest way to get from Salem to Independence?

The cheapest way to get from Salem to Independence is to bus which costs $240 - $550 and takes 37h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salem to Independence?

The fastest way to get from Salem to Independence is to train and fly and line 24 bus which takes 8h 43m and costs $300 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Salem and Independence?

No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Independence. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at On White Oak At Osage Eb via South Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station and East Village - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Salem and Independence?

No, there is no direct train from Salem to Independence station. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Independence Station via North Station, Boston and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 23m.

How far is it from Salem to Independence?

The distance between Salem and Independence is 1314 miles. The road distance is 1404.3 miles.

How do I travel from Salem to Independence without a car?

The best way to get from Salem to Independence without a car is to bus and train which takes 35h 6m and costs $350 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Salem to Independence?

It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Salem to Independence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salem to Independence bus from?

Salem to Independence bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from South Station.

Where do I catch the Salem to Independence train from?

Salem to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Salem to Independence?

The best way to get from Salem to Independence is to train which takes 35h 23m and costs $500 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $550 and takes 37h 35m.

Where does the Salem to Independence bus arrive?

Salem to Independence bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Salem and Independence?

Independence is 1h behind Salem. It is currently 11:20 PM in Salem and 10:20 PM in Independence.

Where does the Salem to Independence train arrive?

Salem to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Salem to Independence?

Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Independence is 1404 miles. It takes approximately 24h 45m to drive from Salem to Independence.

Where can I stay near Independence?

There are 393+ hotels available in Independence.

Salem to Independence - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, line 24 bus, and bus

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

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Train, fly to Kansas City, line 24 bus
best
1. Take the train from Salem to Chelseatrain
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Kansas City (MCI)plane BOS - MCI
3. Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus
8h 43m
$303–963
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
37h 35m
$240–512
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain
35h 6m
$358–693
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
35h 23m
$516–1,082
Drive 1,396.1 mi
1. Drive from Salem to Independencecar 1,396.1 mi
24h 45m
$255–368
Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane BOS - STL
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Independence Stationtrain
11h 37m
$451–1,046

Salem to Independence by train, bus, and foot

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35h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,306.3 mi
Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

You can take a train from Salem to Independence Station via North Station, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, and Chicago Union Station in around 35h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to On White Oak At Osage Eb via Congress St @ Haymarket Sta, Downtown Crossing, South Station, South Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 37h 35m.

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