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Compare train and coach for Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 £41 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 £41, while a flight costs an average of £478.
Distance: 369 km
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Most popular Flight | Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£478 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest | £52 Average Price | £36 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 0m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration Fastest 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO:
A coach is £47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO costing on average £99.
A coach is £426 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO costing on average £478.
Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 51m.
Flight takes on average 6h 0m.
Tickets start at around £478 compared to roughly £36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-442.08. The journey takes 4h 0m versus 3h 44m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO
How to get to St. Louis, MO from Independence, MO by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:006h05Independence, MO18:05St. Louis, MO£421One-way0 changes
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12:006h05Independence, MO18:05St. Louis, MO£421One-way0 changes
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12:006h05Independence, MO18:05St. Louis, MO£421One-way0 changes
Other options
11:006h05Independence, MO17:05St. Louis, MO£461One-way0 changes
20:507h05Independence, MO3:55St. Louis, MO£531One-way0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO:
A train is £12 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO costing on average £52.
A train is £438 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO costing on average £478.
Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 51m.
Flight takes on average 6h 0m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 4 coaches 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 coach 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.
- Coaches mostly depart from Kansas City, Jefferson Lines and arrive in St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center).
- Travel with Amtrak to go to St. Louis, MO by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, Ride KC to go to St. Louis, MO by coach.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 4 direct coaches per day with Greyhound.
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