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How to get fromTampa to Independenceby bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Bus to Tampa, fly, line 24 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane TPA - MCI
    3. Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus bus
    7h 54m
    $132–702

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Independence Stationtrain train
    28h 5m
    $222–415

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2d 4h
    $573–1,367

  4. Drive  1,196.1 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Independencecar car 1,196.1 mi
    22h 2m
    $219–316

  5. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SRQ - MCI
    11h 32m
    $232–1,118

  6. Train to Orlando, fly

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MCO - MCI
    10h 5m
    $232–1,149

Tampa to Independence by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration28h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,095.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

You can take a train from Tampa to Independence Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 4h.

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