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Routes6
Trips per day11
train lines2
Stations1
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What train companies travel to Independence, Missouri?

Located in Missouri, Independence is accessible by train from 6 other cities. You can choose from 11 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Independence on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.

Train companies serving Independence

TrainRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak4717h 48m$155.10
Amtrak Missouri River Runner92h 10m$31.31
  • Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.

  • The Missouri River Runner is an Amtrak regional passenger train whose full route runs across Missouri, from Kansas City to St. Louis. Both Coach Class and Business Class passengers will enjoy the free WiFi on board, power outlets at each seat, and the option to purchase snacks in the cafe car.

Which train carrier has the best service to Independence?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Independence by train with Amtrak Missouri River Runner giving them a 3.5 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak Missouri River Runner had the most comfortable train service to Independence taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak Missouri River Runner offers. They rate Amtrak Missouri River Runner a 4 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Independence punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak Missouri River Runner has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Independence, rating them a 3 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

$9.47 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Independence, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Independence. In the last month, trains from Kansas City to Independence had the lowest average price at $9.47.

The main train station in Independence is 600 S Grand Ave. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Independence.

Independence ranks number 11 among most popular train destinations in the region. It also ranks number 503 in United States. Independence ranks number 9 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to Independence via train service. On average 8 direct daily train trips serve Independence.
The population of Independence is 117255. Independence ranks number 4 in terms of population in Missouri and number 172 in all of United States.
Train tickets to Independence range from $9 for a short trip to Independence, while a 60 to 200 mile train trip to Independence starts at , and a longer trip by train to Independence can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as $76.
Business travelers most frequently choose to travel by train to Independence, enjoying the convenience of quick boarding and centrally located stations.
The closest train station to the city center of Independence is 600 S Grand Ave, located just 0.8 miles away. Select 600 S Grand Ave as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Independence. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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