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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 zł 229 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 zł 229, while a flight costs an average of zł 2,531.
Distance: 229 miles (369 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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zł 229 Average price Cheapest | zł 272 Average price | zł 2,531 Average price | zł 191 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* | 6h 0m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO
Compare the available ways to get from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO:
A train is zł 44 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO costing on average zł 272.
A train is zł 2,303 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO costing on average zł 2,531.
Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 51m.
Flight takes on average 6h 0m.
Tickets start at around zł 229 compared to roughly zł 191 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -zł 38. The journey takes 5h 21m versus 3h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.

12:50 AM 4h00 Independence, MO 4:50 AM St. Louis, MO zł 270 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:50 AM 4h00 Independence, MO 4:50 AM St. Louis, MO zł 270 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:50 AM 4h00 Independence, MO 4:50 AM St. Louis, MO zł 270 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO:
A train is zł 44 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO costing on average zł 272.
A train is zł 2,303 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO costing on average zł 2,531.
Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 51m.
Flight takes on average 6h 0m.
- Around 22 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.
- 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 Greyhound to go to St. Louis, MO by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to St. Louis, MO by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, skywest airlines, psa airlines, Republic 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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