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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 $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 7m. 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 $33, and a bus costs an average of $36.
Distance: 229 miles (369 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 37m Average total duration Fastest 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO costing on average $53 (€43).
A train is $265 (€214) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO costing on average $306 (€248).
Other travel options to Independence, MO take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
Flight takes on average 5h 56m.
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How to get from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
12:40 PM5h55St. Louis, MO6:35 PMIndependence, MO$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 12:40 PM5h55St. Louis, MO6:35 PMIndependence, MO$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:30 PM4h30St. Louis, MO3:00 AMIndependence, MO$461One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1:40 PM5h55St. Louis, MO7:35 PMIndependence, MO$511One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO costing on average $53 (€43).
A train is $265 (€214) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO costing on average $306 (€248).
Other travel options to Independence, MO take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
Flight takes on average 5h 56m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Independence, MO by train.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Independence, MO by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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