The cheapest and fastest buses from Kirkwood, MO to Independence, MO
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
5 h 55 m
Average duration
5 h 55 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
352 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kirkwood, MO to Independence, MO is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kirkwood, MO to Independence, MO will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 1 buses that leave Kirkwood, MO for Independence, MO on Fri, May 08, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct buses cover the 352 km distance in an average of 5 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 55 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest buses will take 5 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1:40 PM5h55Kirkwood, MO7:35 PMIndependence, MO$401One-way0 transfers
1:40 PM5h55Kirkwood, MO7:35 PMIndependence, MO$401One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Kirkwood, MO to Independence, MO
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kirkwood, MO to Independence, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $43, and a flight costs an average of $290.
Distance: 218 miles (352 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$57 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $327 Average price |
6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kirkwood, MO to Independence, MO:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kirkwood, MO to Independence, MO costing on average $57 (€46).
A train is $282 (€226) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kirkwood, MO to Independence, MO costing on average $327 (€261).
Other travel options to Independence, MO take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 50m.
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
Live departures
Kirkwood, MO to Independence, MO bus times
The table below shows live departures for Kirkwood, MO to Independence, MO buses for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:55 PM Kirkwood, MO | 7h15 | 1:10 AM Independence, MO | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Kirkwood, MO to Independence, MO
Buses from Kirkwood, MO to Independence, MO run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $40 (€32) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 18:50. The fastest bus covers the 218 miles (352 km) distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 218 miles (352 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€32) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 30m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 6:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
FAQs: Bus from Kirkwood, MO to Independence, MO
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kirkwood, MO to Independence, MO by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Independence, MO, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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