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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $55, while a bus costs an average of $71.
Distance: 229 miles (369 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$55 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 51m Average total duration Fastest 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO costing on average $71 (€58).
A train is $595 (€487) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO costing on average $650 (€532).
Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 51m.
Flight takes on average 6h 0m.
Tickets start at around $650 (€532) compared to roughly $49 (€40) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-600.37 (€-491.40). The journey takes 4h 0m versus 3h 44m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO
How to get from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 12:00 PM6h05Independence, MO6:05 PMSt. Louis, MO$571One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 12:00 PM6h05Independence, MO6:05 PMSt. Louis, MO$571One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 12:00 PM6h05Independence, MO6:05 PMSt. Louis, MO$571One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:00 AM6h05Independence, MO5:05 PMSt. Louis, MO$621One-way0 transfers
- 8:50 PM7h05Independence, MO3:55 AMSt. Louis, MO$721One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO costing on average $71 (€58).
A train is $595 (€487) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO costing on average $650 (€532).
Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 51m.
Flight takes on average 6h 0m.
- Around 20 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 and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Kansas City, Jefferson Lines and arrive in St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center).
- 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.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to St. Louis, MO by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to St. Louis, MO by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, skywest airlines, psa airlines to go to St. Louis, MO by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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