Trains tickets from Kansas City, MO to Independence, MO

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 9 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: Independence
    Destination location: Independence, MO
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 9 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: Independence
    Destination location: Independence, MO
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 9 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: Independence
    Destination location: Independence, MO
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 9 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: Independence
    Destination location: Independence, MO
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 9 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: Independence
    Destination location: Independence, MO
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Kansas City, MO to Independence, MO: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$11
Average train trip duration19m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure8:40am
Distance9 miles (13 km)
Latest train departure4:05pm

Kansas City to Independence Train

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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Kansas City, MO to Independence, MO, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $9 to $23 for a train ticket from Kansas City, MO to Independence, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-08-09.

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Independence, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Kansas City and Independence compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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