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How to get fromSeattle to Independenceby plane, car, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Independence by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane plane SEA - ICT
    2. Drive from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Independencecar car
    7h 29m
    $217–891

  2. Fly to Joplin Regional Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane SEA - JLN
    2. Take the taxi from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Independencetaxi taxi
    9h 17m
    $186–581

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Coffeyvillebus bus
    45h 33m
    $401–692

  4. Train, bus via Minneapolis

    1. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Coffeyvillebus bus Jefferson Lines 801
    2d 6h
    $730–1,377

  5. Drive 1,898.3 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Independencecar car 1,898.3 mi
    30h 22m
    $347–501

  6. Fly to Tulsa International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane plane SEA - TUL
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Coffeyvillebus bus
    10h 28m
    $225–860

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Coffeyvillebus bus
    2d 11h
    $907–1,800

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,561.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Independence, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Independence via Denver Union Station, Kansas City, and Coffeyville in around 45h 33m.

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