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Jefferson City to Independence Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Jefferson City and Independence. The average train journey from Jefferson City to Independence takes 2 hours and 40 minutes, but some Amtrak train trips are as short as 2 hours and 35 minutes.

	Distance	126 mi (202 km)
	Fastest train	2h 35m
	Lowest price	PLN 100.12
	Trains per day	2
	Most frequent service	Amtrak
	Train lines	2

What is the price of a train ticket from Jefferson City to Independence?

Over the past month, a train ticket between Jefferson City and Independence cost PLN 107.54, on average. This is about as cheap as train fares get on this route. Booking your trip at least 7 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around PLN 16.69 more.

Monthly avg. prices

You can find the lowest prices on this route during January. This time of year offers the best deals on train tickets from Jefferson City to Independence, with the average price at just PLN 115. Train tickets on this route are most expensive in October, when the average price goes up to PLN 159. You can still score cheap deals below this average price, though, especially if you plan ahead and book your ticket in advance.

Which train should you take from Jefferson City to Independence?

2 train services operate from Jefferson City to Independence. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.

Train	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Amtrak	1	2h 35m	PLN 126.45
Amtrak Missouri River Runner	1	2h 45m	PLN 153.52

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. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Jefferson City to Independence every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from PLN 100.
Amtrak Missouri River Runner is a daily passenger train service operated by Amtrak across Missouri. The 283-mile full journey runs alongside the Missouri River, providing excellent views for the journey. The Missouri Runner offers both standard and business-class tickets, and all passengers can enjoy onboard WiFi and a cafe service with food and drinks for sale.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Jefferson City to Independence

The distance between Jefferson City and Independence is approximately 126 miles, or 202 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 2 hours and 40 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 2 hours and 35 minutes. Although it takes a couple of hours each way, it's still possible to make a round trip in a single day. Since most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, you should be able to browse the Internet or get some work done during your journey.

On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Jefferson City to Independence on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.

The earliest train departs Jefferson City at 10:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 5:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

Trains leave the station in Jefferson City twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Independence with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Independence to Jefferson City.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Jefferson City?

Main departure station: 101 Jefferson St

There is one train station in Jefferson City.

All train stations in Jefferson City:

101 Jefferson St

Where is the train station in Independence?

Main arrival station: 600 S Grand Ave

Independence has one train station.

All train stations in Independence:

600 S Grand Ave

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