There are 3 ways to get from Macon to Kansas City by train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from La Plata Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
2h 53m$126–197Drive 146.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Macon to Kansas Citycar 146.9 mi
2h 33m$27–39Drive, bus (Greyhound)
- Drive from Macon to Columbiacar
- Take the bus from Columbia to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
2h 54m$29–51
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Macon to Kansas City is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Macon to Kansas City is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Macon 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 53m.
The distance between Macon and Kansas City is 160 miles. The road distance is 147.8 miles.
The best way to get from Macon to Kansas City without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Macon to Kansas City, including transfers.
Macon to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Plata Station.
Macon to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Macon to Kansas City is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Macon to Kansas City.
There are 340+ hotels available in Kansas City.
What companies run services between Macon, 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
Train from La Plata Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbia to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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