Buses to Independence
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Independence, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence to Olathe | United States | 42 km (26 mi) | about 1 h |
| Independence to Topeka | United States | 109 km (68 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Independence to Columbia | United States | 180 km (112 mi) | about 3 h 29 min |
| Independence to Springfield | United States | 230 km (143 mi) | about 4 h 23 min |
| Independence to Lincoln | United States | 270 km (168 mi) | about 5 h 6 min |
| Independence to Omaha | United States | 273 km (170 mi) | about 5 h 9 min |
| Independence to Des Moines | United States | 287 km (179 mi) | about 5 h 24 min |
| Independence to Wichita | United States | 298 km (185 mi) | about 5 h 36 min |
| Independence to Tulsa | United States | 355 km (221 mi) | about 6 h 37 min |
| Independence to Broken Arrow | United States | 359 km (223 mi) | about 6 h 41 min |
| Independence to St. Louis | United States | 369 km (229 mi) | about 6 h 52 min |
| Independence to Cedar Rapids | United States | 400 km (249 mi) | about 7 h 26 min |
| Independence to Toronto | Canada | 1,351 km (840 mi) | about 24 h 29 min |
| Independence to Chicago | United States | 649 km (403 mi) | about 11 h 54 min |
| Independence to Houston | United States | 1,041 km (647 mi) | about 18 h 55 min |
| Independence to San Antonio | United States | 1,138 km (707 mi) | about 20 h 40 min |
| Independence to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,363 km (847 mi) | about 24 h 42 min |
| Independence to Dallas | United States | 734 km (456 mi) | about 13 h 25 min |
| Independence to Fort Worth | United States | 755 km (469 mi) | about 13 h 47 min |
| Independence to Austin | United States | 1,027 km (638 mi) | about 18 h 41 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.