There are 5 ways to get from La Plata to Denver by shuttle, plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle to Columbia Regional Airport, fly
best- Take a shuttle bus from Hy-Vee - Kirksville to Columbia
- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Denver (DEN)plane COU - DEN
6h 19m$186–546Drive 704.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Plata to Denvercar 704.2 mi
12h 43m$129–186Train, bus
- Take the train from La Plata Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
15h 41m$133–270Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from La Plata Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Denvertrain California Zephyr
19h 33m$312–688Train to Kansas City, fly
- Take the train from La Plata Station to Kansas Citytrain
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Denver (DEN)plane MCI - DEN
8h 1m$143–900
La Plata to Denver by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Plata to Denver is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 43m.
The fastest way to get from La Plata to Denver is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $180 - $550.
No, there is no direct train from La Plata station to Denver. However, there are services departing from La Plata Station and arriving at Denver via Galesburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 33m.
The distance between La Plata and Denver is 817 miles. The road distance is 708.3 miles.
The best way to get from La Plata to Denver without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 41m and costs $130 - $270.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from La Plata to Denver, including transfers.
La Plata to Denver train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Plata Station.
Denver is 1h behind La Plata. It is currently 12:48 AM in La Plata and 11:48 PM in Denver.
La Plata to Denver train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Plata to Denver is 708 miles. It takes approximately 12h 43m to drive from La Plata to Denver.
What companies run services between La Plata, MO, USA and Denver, CO, USA?
You can take a train from La Plata Station to Denver via Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 19h 33m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Kansas City to Denver via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Kansas City to Denver via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Denver via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Kansas City to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Denver via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Kansas City to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Plata Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Plata Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Plata Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-888-875-6287
- Website
- Oats Transit
Shuttle from Hy-Vee - Kirksville to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Oats Transit
- Schedules at
- Oats Transit Schedules
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 Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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