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Dodge City to La Plata train

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Dodge City - La Plata Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

There is one daily train from Dodge City to La Plata. Traveling by train from Dodge City to La Plata usually takes 9 hours and 44 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.

Distance434 mi (698 km)
Fastest train9h 44m
Lowest price$152.00
Trains per day1
Most frequent serviceAmtrak Southwest Chief
Train lines1

Which train should you take from Dodge City to La Plata?

Amtrak Southwest Chief is the one and only train line which connects Dodge City to La Plata. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak Southwest Chief19h 44m$152.00
  • The Southwest Chief is a passenger train operated by America’s largest train service, Amtrak. The full route travels over 2,200 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles, which takes over 43 hours. The train covers the stretch from Dodge City to La Plata in about 9 hours and 44 minutes. In addition to standard Coach Class seats, the Southwest Chief offers several sleeper cabin options on longer journeys. Amtrak’s Southwest Chief is consistently ranked as one of the most scenic train routes in America, thanks to the stunning views of the Painted Desert, the Red Cliffs of Sedona, and the Grand Canyon you’ll see from your train window.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Dodge City and La Plata is approximately 434 miles, or 698 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours and 44 minutes,

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Trains departing from Dodge City to La Plata tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

Most days, there is only one train which leaves Dodge City at 11:00pm and arrives in La Plata around 9 hours later.

Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to La Plata with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.

You can also take a train for your return trip from La Plata to Dodge City.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Dodge City?

Main departure station: Central Ave and Wyatt Earp St

There is one train station in Dodge City.

All train stations in Dodge City:

  • Central Ave and Wyatt Earp St

Where is the train station in La Plata?

Main arrival station: 535 N Owensby St

La Plata has one train station.

All train stations in La Plata:

  • 535 N Owensby St

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