Travel Information from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO
| 228 miles (368 km) | |
| Train, bus or flight | |
| $42 - $158 | |
| Train • $42 (€37) • 5 h | |
| Flight • $158 (€143) • 4 h 11 min | |
| Greyhound or Amtrak |
Take a train, bus or flight to travel 228 miles (368 km) from St. Louis, MO to Independence, 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 St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO
Travel to Independence, 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 St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO.

You can get to Independence, MO from St. Louis, MO 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Independence, MO from St. Louis, MO is by taking a train, which costs on average $42 (€37).
This is compared to other ways of getting from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO:
Taking a train costs $19 (€17) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $61 (€55) for the same trip.
Taking a train costs $117 (€106) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $158 (€143) for the same trip.
The fastest way from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO is by flight with an average journey time of 4 h 11 min.
There are alternative travel options to Independence, MO that take longer:
Bus takes 4 h 30 min on average.
Train takes on average 5 h.
The St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO distance is around 228 miles (368 km).
The average frequency per day from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO is:
- 3 buses per day.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- 2 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between St. Louis, MO and 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 when traveling from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO:
- You can travel by bus between St. Louis, MO and Independence, MO with Greyhound, and you can find Greyhound St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO tickets for $61 (€55) on Omio.
- You can travel by train between St. Louis, MO and Independence, MO with Amtrak, and you can find Amtrak St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO tickets for $42 (€37) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO with the following travel companies:
- You can find 3 direct buses per day to take to Independence, MO with.
- You can find 2 direct trains per day to Independence, MO with Amtrak.
Direct services to Independence, MO tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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