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

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There are 5 ways to get from Denver to La Plata by plane, shuttle, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Columbia Regional Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane DEN - COU
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Columbia to Hy-Vee - Kirksvilleshuttle bus
    6h 46m
    $179–516

  2. Drive 704.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Denver to La Platacar car 704.2 mi
    12h 42m
    $129–186

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1200 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to La Plata Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    15h 9m
    $132–269

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Denver to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to La Plata Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    18h 52m
    $311–659

  5. Fly to Kansas City, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane DEN - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to La Plata Stationtrain train
    8h 32m
    $140–905

Denver to La Plata by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 811.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and La Plata, MO, USA?

You can take a train from Denver to La Plata Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 18h 52m.

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