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How to get from Kansas City to Independence by bus?

By bus

To get from Kansas City to Independence in Kansas City, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 101 bus from Village West Walmart station to East Village - Bay L station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 24 bus and finally take the 306 bus from Independence Metrocenter Westside station to On Truman at Rogers Eastbound Farside station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min.

143min
Bus - 101101
Bus - 2424
Bus - 306306
Leaves from Village West Walmart

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kansas City
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    101 - State Ave/12th & Wyandotte
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East Village - Bay L
    71 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Village - Bay A
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    24 - Independence/To Winner & White
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Independence Metrocenter Eastside
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Independence Metrocenter Westside
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 306306
    Wait for bus
    306
    306 - Red/Centerpoint Hospital
  • 9
    Ride to bus station On Truman at Rogers Eastbound Farside
    Ride to bus station
    On Truman at Rogers Eastbound Farside
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 101 and 24

To get from Kansas City to Independence in Kansas City, take the 101 bus from Village West Walmart station to East Village - Bay L station. Next, take the 24 bus from East Village - Bay A station to Independence Metrocenter Eastside station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min.

136min
Bus - 101101
Bus - 2424
Walk to Independence
Leaves from Village West Walmart

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kansas City
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    101 - State Ave/12th & Wyandotte
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East Village - Bay L
    71 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Village - Bay A
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    24 - Independence/To Winner & White
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Independence Metrocenter Eastside
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to Independence
    Walk to
    Independence
    0.79 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kansas City to Independence

The distance between Kansas City, Kansas City and Independence, Kansas City is approximately 28.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 143 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kansas City to Independence by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Kansas City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Kansas City

Kansas City is located at Kansas City, Kansas City and the nearest public transit station is Village West Walmart.

Bus stations close to Kansas City:

  • Village West Walmart
  • On Hutton Rd Betw Parallel And Haskell Nb
  • On N 110th St Near Ntb Nb

Public transit stations close to Independence, Kansas City

Independence is located at Independence, Kansas City and the nearest public transit station is On Lees Summit at Walnut Southbound Nearside.

Train stations close to Independence:

  • Independence Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to Independence:

  • On Lees Summit at Walnut Southbound Nearside
  • On Truman at Hocker Westbound
  • On Truman at Hocker Eastbound

Alternative route by bus via 101 and 24

To get from Kansas City to Independence in Kansas City, take the 101 bus from Village West Walmart station to East Village - Bay L station. Next, take the 24 bus from East Village - Bay A station to Independence Metrocenter Eastside station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min.

136min
Bus - 101101
Bus - 2424
Walk to Independence
Leaves from Village West Walmart

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kansas City
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    101 - State Ave/12th & Wyandotte
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East Village - Bay L
    71 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Village - Bay A
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    24 - Independence/To Winner & White
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Independence Metrocenter Eastside
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to Independence
    Walk to
    Independence
    0.79 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kansas City to Independence?

    The fastest way takes 143 minutes, using Bus line 101, Bus line 24, Bus line 306.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kansas City to Independence?

    The alternative route takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 101, Bus line 24.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kansas City and Independence in Kansas City?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 23 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kansas City to Independence in Kansas City?

    The 101 bus line goes from 101 - State Ave/12th & Wyandotte station near Kansas City to East Village - Bay L station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till East Village - Bay L station near Independence in Kansas City

  • How long does it take to travel from Kansas City to Independence in Kansas City by bus?

    The total travel time between Kansas City and Independence in Kansas City by bus is about 2 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Kansas City to get to Independence in Kansas City?

    Get on the 101 bus from the 101 - State Ave/12th & Wyandotte stop near Kansas City in Kansas City.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Kansas City and Independence in Kansas City?

    Get off the bus at the East Village - Bay L stop, which is closest to Independence in Kansas City.

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