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Business Community - Transportation

Independence has fast, easy and economical access to the rest of the nation. Its central location and prime spot in the Kansas City metropolitan area allows Independence's businesses and industries to take advantage of excellent highway, rail, air and water transportation.

The Kansas City metropolitan area has more interstate highways per capita than any other city in the nation. The area is served by three interstates – I-29, I-35 and I-70, with I-70 running through Independence. A second interstate, I-435, is one of the area's perimeter linkages and flows just west of Independence. Independence's highway network also includes U.S. highways 24 and 40, and Missouri state highways 291, 78 and 7.

Independence is served by Union Pacific Railroad, with passenger service provided by Amtrak. The city's location makes railroads a fast freight service – normally within two to three days to most U.S. points, while rail service is available to most of the city's industrial sites.

Kansas City International Airport (KCI), an efficient air hub, is located within 30 minutes of Independence via interstate highways. Eight all-cargo carriers and 12 passenger/combination carriers serve KCI. Non-stop service is available to 49 nonstop markets and more than 100 direct markets. These carriers offer over 216 flights each day. The large number of low-cost, low-fare airlines and the presence of most of the full-service majors keeps competition up and air fares down.

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority provides bus service from Independence to downtown Kansas City and Crown Center. There are ten shuttle bus routes throughout Independence. The city also has local taxicab service.