There are 4 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Independence by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, line 24 bus
best- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Kansas City (MCI)plane SLC - MCI
- Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus
7h 7m$172–853Bus
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0560S / ...
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
24h 28m$253–369Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
38h 21m$556–1,126Drive 1,078.1 mi
- Drive from Salt Lake City to Independencecar 1,078.1 mi
16h 38m$197–285
Salt Lake City to Independence by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City to Independence is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 16h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Salt Lake City to Independence is to fly and line 24 bus which takes 7h 7m and costs $170 - $900.
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.
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.
The distance between Salt Lake City and Independence is 968 miles. The road distance is 1084.4 miles.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Independence without a car is to bus which takes 24h 28m and costs $250 - $370.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Salt Lake City to Independence, including transfers.
Salt Lake City to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Salt Lake City to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salt Lake City station.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Independence is to bus which takes 24h 28m and costs $250 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 38h 21m.
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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salt Lake City to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $460–950
- 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
- Phone
- +1 816-221-0660
- Website
- kcata.org
Bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Eb
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- kcata.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–170
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $120–170
Bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $130–200
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Salt Lake City to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Independence is 1h ahead of Salt Lake City. It is currently 10:33 AM in Salt Lake City and 11:33 AM in Independence.
Salt Lake City to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.
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.
Book your Salt Lake City to Independence train tickets online with Omio.
There are 376+ hotels available in Independence.











