There are 4 ways to get from Monroe City to Olathe by car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, train (Amtrak)
best- Drive from Monroe City to La Plata Stationcar
- Take the train from La Plata Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
4h 1m$141–211Drive 209.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monroe City to Olathecar 209.9 mi
3h 39m$39–56Drive, train via On Ward Pkwy At 89Th Southbound (Amtrak)
- Drive from Monroe City to La Plata Stationcar
- Take the train from La Plata Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
5h 16m$131–196Drive, bus (Greyhound)
- Drive from Monroe City to Columbiacar
- Take the bus from Columbia to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
4h 9m$97–129
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Monroe City to Olathe is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Monroe City to Olathe is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $35 - $60.
The distance between Monroe City and Olathe is 221 miles. The road distance is 211.1 miles.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Monroe City to Olathe, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Monroe City to Olathe is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Monroe City to Olathe.
There are 171+ hotels available in Olathe.
What companies run services between Monroe City, MO, USA and Olathe, KS, USA?
There is no direct connection from Monroe City to Olathe. However, you can drive to La Plata Station, take the train to Kansas City, then take the taxi to Olathe. Alternatively, you can drive from Monroe City to Olathe in around 3h 39m.
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
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Plata Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbia to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Greyhound
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