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There are 10 ways to get from Toronto to Independence by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Kansas City

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    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane YYZ - MCI
    10h 29m
    $120–619

  2. Train via Detroit

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    2. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain train
    21h 59m
    $510–917

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain train
    25h 34m

  4. Drive  977.8 mi

    1. Drive from Toronto to Independencecar car 977.8 mi
    16h 40m
    $187–270

  5. Fly Toronto Island Airport to Kansas City

    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane YTZ - MCI
    10h 49m
    $120–661

  6. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane BUF - MCI
    13h 18m
    $142–706

  7. Train to Detroit, fly to Kansas City

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane DTW - MCI
    12h 11m
    $222–1,109

  8. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane YYZ - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Independence Stationtrain train
    11h 37m
    $231–711

  9. Bus, train to Rochester, fly to Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain train
    3. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ROC - MCI
    13h 38m
    $245–1,207

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain train
    2. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain train
    27h 12m
    $621–1,089

Toronto to Independence by train and car

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$510Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 889.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 29m

What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Independence, MO, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Toronto Union Station to Independence Station via Windsor, Detroit, and Chicago Union Station in around 21h 59m.

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