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Compare train, bus, and flight for Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €35, and a bus costs an average of €37.
Distance: 229 miles (369 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€37 Average price Cheapest | €41 Average price |
5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO costing on average $47 (€37).
A train is $375 (€299) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO costing on average $419 (€334).
Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 21m.
Flight takes on average 4h 24m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Independence, MO and St. Louis, MO as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Kansas City International Airport and arrive in St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Independence Station, Independence, MO and arrive in St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO.
- Buses mostly depart from Kansas City, Jefferson Lines and arrive in St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center).
- Travel with Amtrak to go to St. Louis, MO by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, Ride KC to go to St. Louis, MO by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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