What is the cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City to Independence?

The cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City to Independence is to bus which costs $170 - $340 and takes 24h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salt Lake City to Independence?

The fastest way to get from Salt Lake City to Independence is to fly and line 24 bus which takes 7h 9m and costs $180 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Salt Lake City and Independence?

No, there is no direct bus from Salt Lake City to Independence. However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at On White Oak At Osage Eb via Denver Union Station and East Village - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Salt Lake City and Independence?

No, there is no direct train from Salt Lake City to Independence station. However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City and arriving at Independence Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 21m.

How far is it from Salt Lake City to Independence?

The distance between Salt Lake City and Independence is 968 miles. The road distance is 1084.4 miles.

How do I travel from Salt Lake City to Independence without a car?

The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Independence without a car is to bus which takes 24h 28m and costs $170 - $340.

How long does it take to get from Salt Lake City to Independence?

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Salt Lake City to Independence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salt Lake City to Independence bus from?

Salt Lake City to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr station.

Where do I catch the Salt Lake City to Independence train from?

Salt Lake City to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salt Lake City station.

Train or bus from Salt Lake City to Independence?

The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Independence is to bus which takes 24h 28m and costs $170 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $450 - $1,100 and takes 38h 21m.

Where does the Salt Lake City to Independence bus arrive?

Salt Lake City to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.

What is the time difference between Salt Lake City and Independence?

Independence is 1h ahead of Salt Lake City. It is currently 3:53 AM in Salt Lake City and 4:53 AM in Independence.

Where does the Salt Lake City to Independence train arrive?

Salt Lake City to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Salt Lake City to Independence?

Yes, the driving distance between Salt Lake City to Independence is 1084 miles. It takes approximately 16h 38m to drive from Salt Lake City to Independence.

How do I get a train ticket from Salt Lake City to Independence?

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Where can I stay near Independence?

There are 385+ hotels available in Independence.

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There are 5 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Independence by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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Fly to Kansas City, line 24 bus
best
1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Kansas City (MCI)plane SLC - MCI
2. Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus
7h 9m
$182–603
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0560S / ...
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
24h 28m
$179–337
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
38h 21m
$454–1,007
Drive 1,078.1 mi
1. Drive from Salt Lake City to Independencecar 1,078.1 mi
16h 38m
$197–285
Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane SLC - XNA
2. Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Independencecar
7h 55m
$227–713

Salt Lake City to Independence by bus and foot (Greyhound)

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24h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 961.9 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to On White Oak At Osage Eb via Denver Union Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 24h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salt Lake City to Independence Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station and Kansas City in around 38h 21m.

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