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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Jefferson Cityby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Albuquerque to Jefferson City by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ABQ - COU
    6h 13m
    $200–661

  2. Drive 915 mi

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    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Jefferson Citycar car 915 mi
    16h 37m
    $167–242

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    22h 1m
    $344–699

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus Greyhound US0175s
    26h 13m
    $281–395

  5. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Columbia Regional Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane SAF - COU
    6h 58m
    $256–635

  6. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ABQ - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    8h 44m
    $315–1,001

Albuquerque to Jefferson City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration22h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$344Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 863 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Jefferson City Station via Kansas City in around 22h 1m.

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