There are 3 ways to get from Kansas City to Shelbina by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kansas City to La Plata Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the taxi from La Plata Station to Shelbinataxi
2h 50m$145–211Bus, drive (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus Greyhound US1200 / ...
- Drive from Columbia to Shelbinacar
3h 32m$31–54Drive 170.4 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Shelbinacar 170.4 mi
2h 55m$32–45
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Shelbina is to bus and drive which costs $30 - $55 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Shelbina is to train and taxi which takes 2h 50m and costs $140 - $220.
The distance between Kansas City and Shelbina is 183 miles. The road distance is 171.4 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Shelbina without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 50m and costs $140 - $220.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Kansas City to Shelbina, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Shelbina is 171 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Kansas City to Shelbina.
There are five+ hotels available in Shelbina.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Shelbina, MO, USA?
There is no direct connection from Kansas City to Shelbina. However, you can take the train to La Plata Station then take the taxi to Shelbina. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Shelbina via Columbia in around 3h 32m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to La Plata Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $100–120
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