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Compare train, coach 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 £25. 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 £25, and a coach costs an average of £27.
Distance: 369 km
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£31 Average Price Cheapest | £39 Average Price |
5h 37m Average total duration Fastest 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get to Independence, MO from St. Louis, MO by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:405h55St. Louis, MO18:35Independence, MO£491One-way0 changes
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FAQs: St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO
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This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO:
A train is £8 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO costing on average £39.
A train is £195 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO costing on average £226.
Other travel options to Independence, MO take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 17m.
Flight takes on average 5h 56m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 4 coaches 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, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Coaches mostly depart from St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) and arrive in Kansas City, Jefferson Lines.
- 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.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Independence, MO by coach.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Independence, MO by train.
- 4 direct coaches per day with Greyhound.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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