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How to get fromLa Plata to St. Louisby train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from La Plata to St. Louis by train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, bus via Kansas City

    best
    1. Take the train from La Plata Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    8h 16m
    $78–160

  2. Drive 192.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Plata to St. Louiscar car 192.5 mi
    3h 30m
    $36–51

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from La Plata Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    9h 9m
    $128–280

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from La Plata Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 41m
    $94–170

La Plata to St. Louis by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 387.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between La Plata, MO, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

You can take a train from La Plata Station to St. Louis via Kansas City in around 9h 9m.

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