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How to get fromAlbuquerque to La Plataby plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Albuquerque to La Plata by plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ABQ - COU
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Columbia to Hy-Vee - Kirksvilleshuttle bus
    8h 50m
    $209–677

  2. Drive 949.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Albuquerque to La Platacar car 949.3 mi
    17h 3m
    $174–251

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to La Plata Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    20h 32m
    $320–700

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to La Plata Stationtrain train
    23h 8m
    $198–370

  5. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Kansas City, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ABQ - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to La Plata Stationtrain train
    8h 36m
    $470–1,046

  6. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Kirksville Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK)plane plane ABQ - IRK
    8h 4m
    $175–696

  7. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Kirksville Regional Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK)plane plane SAF - IRK
    10h 9m
    $231–680

  8. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ABQ - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Plata Stationtrain train
    10h 56m
    $205–809

Albuquerque to La Plata by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration20h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$320Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 960.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and La Plata, MO, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to La Plata Station once daily. Tickets cost $320–700 and the journey takes 20h 32m. Alternatively, United Airlines and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) once daily.

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