What is the cheapest way to get from Missouri to Tennessee?

The cheapest way to get from Missouri to Tennessee is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Missouri to Tennessee?

The fastest way to get from Missouri to Tennessee is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct train between Missouri and Tennessee?

No, there is no direct train from Missouri to Tennessee station. However, there are services departing from Metro Center and arriving at Macomb Station via Kansas City and Galesburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

How far is it from Missouri to Tennessee?

The distance between Missouri and Tennessee is 259 miles. The road distance is 282.4 miles.

How do I travel from Missouri to Tennessee without a car?

The best way to get from Missouri to Tennessee without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 21m and costs $160 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Missouri to Tennessee?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Missouri to Tennessee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Missouri to Tennessee train from?

Missouri to Tennessee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.

Where does the Missouri to Tennessee train arrive?

Missouri to Tennessee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Missouri to Tennessee?

Yes, the driving distance between Missouri to Tennessee is 282 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Missouri to Tennessee.

Where can I stay near Tennessee?

There are four+ hotels available in Tennessee.

Missouri to Tennessee - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Missouri to Tennessee by train, taxi, car, or train (Amtrak)

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Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Kansas City to Fort Madisontrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the taxi from Fort Madison to Tennesseetaxi
5h 21m
$166–263
Drive 280.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kansas City to Tennesseecar 280.8 mi
4h 48m
$52–74
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
7h 26m
$146–275

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Distance: 257.7 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Missouri, USA and Tennessee, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Metro Center to Tennessee via Union Station, Kansas City, Galesburg Amtrak Station, and Macomb Station in around 7h 26m.

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