There are 3 ways to get from Washington to Independence by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Station to Independence Stationtrain Missouri River Runner / ...
4h 4m$70–150Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0175s
6h 28m$33–63Drive 207.2 mi
- Drive from Washington to Independencecar 207.2 mi
3h 35m$38–55
Washington to Independence by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Independence is to bus which costs $30 - $65 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Independence is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Independence. However, there are services departing from Washington and arriving at On White Oak At Osage Eb via East Village - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Station station and arriving at Independence Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Washington and Independence is 219 miles. The road distance is 208.4 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Independence without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $70 - $150.
The train from Washington Station to Independence Station takes 4h 4m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Washington to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington station.
Washington to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Independence is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Washington, MO, USA and Independence, MO, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Station to Independence Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington to Kansas City Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Station to Independence Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Washington to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Independence Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Independence is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Washington to Independence.
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