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How to get fromMiami to La Plataby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Miami to La Plata by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Miami International Airport to Kansas City, train

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MIA - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to La Plata Stationtrain train
    9h 30m
    $420–1,295

  2. Fly Miami International Airport to Kirksville Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK)plane plane MIA - IRK
    7h 38m
    $175–475

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus bus
    4. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to La Plata Stationtrain train
    35h 3m
    $257–517

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Plata Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2d 4h
    $729–1,542

  5. Drive 1,404.3 mi

    1. Drive from Miami to La Platacar car 1,404.3 mi
    23h 25m
    $257–371

  6. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Kansas City, train

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane FLL - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to La Plata Stationtrain train
    10h 15m
    $993–1,200

  7. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Kirksville Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK)plane plane FLL - IRK
    8h 9m
    $178–500

  8. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane FLL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Plata Stationtrain train
    11h 41m
    $198–693

Miami to La Plata by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$257Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,417.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 30m

What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and La Plata, MO, USA?

You can take a train from Miami Amtrak Station to La Plata Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 4h. Alternatively, Frontier Airlines, Corporate Flight Management Inc, and American Airlines fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) twice daily.

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