There are 2 ways to get from Kirksville to Kansas City by train (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Kirksville to Kansas City is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kirksville to Kansas City is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $85 - $150.
No, there is no direct train from Kirksville station to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from La Plata Station and arriving at Kansas City via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Kirksville and Kansas City is 152 miles. The road distance is 159.1 miles.
The best way to get from Kirksville to Kansas City without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Kirksville to Kansas City, including transfers.
Kirksville to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Plata Station.
Kirksville to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kirksville to Kansas City is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Kirksville to Kansas City.
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What companies run services between Kirksville, MO, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from La Plata Station to Kansas City once daily. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 2h 29m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from La Plata Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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