There are 3 ways to get from Kansas City to Slater by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kansas City to Sedalia Amtrak Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
- Take the taxi from Sedalia Amtrak Station to Slatertaxi
2h 38m$190–262Drive 88.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kansas City to Slatercar 88.8 mi
2h 4m$17–24Bus, taxi (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Boonvillebus Greyhound US0175s
- Take the taxi from Boonville to Slatertaxi
2h 38m$145–199
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Slater is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Slater is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $16 - $24.
The distance between Kansas City and Slater is 135 miles. The road distance is 89.3 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Slater without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 38m and costs $190 - $270.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Kansas City to Slater, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Slater is 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Kansas City to Slater.
There are three+ hotels available in Slater.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Slater, MO, USA?
There is no direct connection from Kansas City to Slater. However, you can take the train to Sedalia Amtrak Station then take the taxi to Slater. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Boonville then take the taxi to Slater.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Sedalia Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Boonville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $130–200
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