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How to get fromKirksville to Lawrenceby train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Kirksville to Lawrence by train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from La Plata Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    4h 24m
    $135–197
  2. Drive  197.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kirksville to Lawrencecar car 197.2 mi
    3h 53m
    $36–52
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from La Plata Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US1142 / ...
    5h 19m
    $121–179

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What companies run services between Kirksville, MO, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from La Plata Station to Lawrence Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 4h 6m.

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