How to travel from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO

There are 3 options to travel between St. Louis, MO and Independence, MO including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO is a train with an average price of €34.

This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO:

A train is €9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO costing on average €43.

A train is €214 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO costing on average €248.

The fastest way to travel from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO is by train with an average journey time of 5h 7m.

Other travel options to Independence, MO take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 17m.

Flight takes on average 5h 56m.

The distance from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO is approximately 229 miles (369 km).

The average frequency per day from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO is:

• Around 16 flights per day.
• Around 4 buses per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between St. Louis, MO and Independence, MO as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO:

• Flights mostly depart from St. Louis Lambert International Airport and arrive in Kansas City International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO and arrive in Independence Station, Independence, MO.
• Buses mostly depart from St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) and arrive in Kansas City, Jefferson Lines.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Amtrak to go to Independence, MO by train.
• Travel with Greyhound to go to Independence, MO by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
• 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound.

Omio customers who travel from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO often also extend their vacation to go to Kansas City, MO, Havre, MT, Chicago, IL, Sedalia, MO, New York, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Independence, MO and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Independence, MO to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Independence, MO allows visitors to explore its historical sites, such as the Truman Library and Museum, the Vaile Mansion, and the National Frontier Trails Museum, along with enjoying local dining and shopping experiences.