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How to get fromSt. Louis to La Plataby bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Bus, train via Kansas City

    best
    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to La Plata Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    7h 44m
    $77–160

  2. Drive 192.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to La Platacar car 192.6 mi
    3h 30m
    $36–51

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to La Plata Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    8h 43m
    $126–271

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to La Plata Stationtrain train
    8h 54m
    $92–171

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 387.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a train from St. Louis to La Plata Station via Kansas City in around 8h 43m.

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