There are 2 ways to get from Visalia to Independence by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak) or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus 100
- Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Streetbus 395
8h 20m$58–97Drive 213.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Visalia to Independencecar 213.8 mi
5h 24m$39–57
Visalia to Independence by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Visalia to Independence is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Visalia to Independence is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Visalia station to Independence. However, there are services departing from Visalia Transit Station and arriving at Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street via Bakersfield Amtrak and Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Visalia and Independence is 280 miles. The road distance is 215.1 miles.
The best way to get from Visalia to Independence without a car is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Visalia to Independence, including transfers.
Visalia to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Visalia Transit Station.
Visalia to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Visalia to Independence is 215 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Visalia to Independence.
There are four+ hotels available in Independence.
What companies run services between Visalia, CA, USA and Independence, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Visalia Transit Station to Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway in around 8h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Visalia Transit Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
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