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Compare train, bus, and flight for St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St. Louis, MO to Independence, 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 train which can get you there in 5h 6m. 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 €32.
Distance: 229 miles (369 km)
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€38 Average price Cheapest | €42 Average price |
5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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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 St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO costing on average $45 (€35).
A bus is $277 (€218) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO costing on average $318 (€250).
Other travel options to Independence, MO take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
Flight takes on average 4h 38m.
- 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 St. Louis, MO and Independence, MO as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) and arrive in Kansas City, Jefferson Lines.
- Trains mostly depart from St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO and arrive in Independence Station, Independence, MO.
- Flights mostly depart from St. Louis Lambert International Airport and arrive in Kansas City International Airport.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Independence, MO by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Independence, MO by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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