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You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Independence and Kirkwood. The average train journey from Independence to Kirkwood takes 4 hours and 49 minutes, but some Amtrak train trips are as short as 4 hours and 48 minutes.
| Distance | 219 mi (352 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 48m |
| Lowest price | $36.00 |
| Trains per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Missouri River Runner |
| Train lines | 2 |
Average score for trains from Independence to Kirkwood
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: I didn’t have to drive or worry about weather conditions. Cons: Boarding and exiting the train is difficult for people like me with physical mobility issues. Steps were difficult to navigate even with assistance. Tips: Dress warmly. Cabins were chilly.
Over the past month, a train ticket between Independence and Kirkwood cost $36.00, on average. This is a great bargain given the length of the route. Booking your trip at least 4 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around $10.88 more.
2 train services operate from Independence to Kirkwood. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 4h 48m | $47.22 |
| Amtrak Missouri River Runner | 1 | 4h 49m | $40.18 |
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 Independence to Kirkwood every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $36.
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.
The distance between Independence and Kirkwood is approximately 219 miles, or 352 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 49 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 48 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Independence to Kirkwood. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Independence at 8:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 4:00pm. 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 Independence twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood to Independence.
There is one train station in Independence.
600 S Grand Ave
Kirkwood has one train station.
110 W Argonne Dr
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