Travel Information from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO
| 228 miles (368 km) | |
| Train, bus or flight | |
| $38 - $158 | |
| Train • $38 (€34) • 5 h 21 min | |
| Bus • $58 (€52) • 4 h | |
| Greyhound or Amtrak |
Travel 228 miles (368 km) by train, bus or flight from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Greyhound or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO.
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.

Cheapest

Fastest

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Dec 12
Dec 13
Dec 14
Dec 15
Dec 16
Dec 17
Dec 18
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO
Travel to St. Louis, MO easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO.

There are 3 options to travel from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO including taking a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $38 (€34) compared to other travel options to St. Louis, MO:
Taking a train costs $20 (€18) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $58 (€52).
A train is $121 (€109) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO costing on average $158 (€143).
The fastest way to get to St. Louis, MO from Independence, MO is by bus with an average travel time of 4 h.
Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:
Flight takes on average 4 h 25 min.
Taking a train requires on average 5 h 21 min of travel time.
The distance from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO is approximately 228 miles (368 km).
The average frequency per day from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO is:
- 3 buses per day.
- 13 flights a day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to St. Louis, MO from Independence, MO as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO:
The following travel companies offer services from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO:
- Greyhound can get you to St. Louis, MO by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Greyhound from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO for $58 (€52) on Omio.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to St. Louis, MO by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Amtrak Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO tickets on Omio for $38 (€34).
Yes, there are direct services available from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO with the following travel companies:
- 3 direct buses per day with.
- Direct trains with Amtrak with 2 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to St. Louis, MO as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to St. Louis, MO from Independence, MO.
Travelling from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
