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How to get fromKansas City to Monroe Cityby train, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Kansas City to Monroe City by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Kansas City to La Plata Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Drive from La Plata Station to Monroe Citycar car
    3h 8m
    $87–134

  2. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus bus Greyhound US0175s
    2. Drive from Columbia to Monroe Citycar car
    4h 6m
    $35–51

  3. Drive  187.8 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Monroe Citycar car 187.8 mi
    3h 13m
    $35–50

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  • Distance: 199.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Monroe City, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kansas City to Monroe City. However, you can take the train to La Plata Station then drive to Monroe City. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Monroe City via Columbia in around 4h 6m.

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