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

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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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£478

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£41

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Cheapest

£52

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£36

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6h 0m

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4h 0m

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2h 0m

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5h 51m

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5h 21m

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30m

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5h 51m

Average total duration

5h 21m

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30m

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3h 44m

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1.1 - 2.2kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO is a coach with an average price of £52.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO is by train with an average journey time of 5h 51m.

Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 51m.

Flight takes on average 6h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Independence, MO and St. Louis, MO including taking a train and coach.
Take the flight. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

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.

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from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO

How to get to St. Louis, MO from Independence, MO by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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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.

  • Greyhound
    12:006h05
    Independence, MO
    18:05St. Louis, MO
    £421One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Greyhound
    12:006h05
    Independence, MO
    18:05St. Louis, MO
    £421One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Greyhound
    12:006h05
    Independence, MO
    18:05St. Louis, MO
    £421One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Greyhound
    11:006h05
    Independence, MO
    17:05St. Louis, MO
    £461One-way
    0 changes
  • Greyhound
    20:507h05
    Independence, MO
    3:55St. Louis, MO
    £531One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO

Travel to St. Louis, 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 Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO.

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There are 2 options to travel between Independence, MO and St. Louis, MO including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO is a train with an average price of £41.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO is by train with an average journey time of 5h 51m.

Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 51m.

Flight takes on average 6h 0m.

The Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO distance is approximately 369 km.
The average frequency per day from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to St. Louis, MO by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, Ride KC to go to St. Louis, MO by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 4 direct coaches per day with Greyhound.
Omio customers who travel from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO often also extend their vacation to go to Chicago, IL, Jefferson City, MO, Kansas City, MO, Joliet, IL, Rolla, MO. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between St. Louis, MO and these popular destinations at a great price.

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