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How to get fromSeattle to Independenceby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Independence by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SEA - MCI
    8h 22m
    $153–703
  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0550
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1200 / ...
    42h 28m
    $359–536
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2d
    $1,082–1,657
  4. Drive  1,840.1 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Independencecar car 1,840.1 mi
    28h 41m
    $304–439
  5. Train to Portland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane PDX - MCI
    11h 55m
    $280–702
  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2d 9h
    $1,507–2,322

Seattle to Independence by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration42h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$359Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kansas City (MCI) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to On White Oak At Osage Eb via Denver Union Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 42h 28m.

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