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How to get fromSt. Louis to Independenceby bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Coffeyvillebus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    8h 48m
    $90–152

  2. Drive 352.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Independencecar car 352.3 mi
    6h 13m
    $65–93

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Coffeyvillebus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    11h 14m
    $143–264

  4. Fly to Joplin Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane STL - JLN
    2. Take the taxi from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Independencetaxi taxi
    7h 49m
    $172–638

  5. Fly to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane plane STL - ICT
    2. Drive from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Independencecar car
    8h 1m
    $214–988

  6. Fly to Tulsa International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane plane STL - TUL
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Coffeyvillebus bus
    9h 51m
    $202–906

  7. Fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane STL - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Coffeyvillebus bus
    9h 11m
    $144–682

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 438.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Independence, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Independence via Kansas City and Coffeyville in around 8h 48m.

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