There are 6 ways to get from Albuquerque to Jefferson City by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane ABQ - COU
6h 24m$200–661Drive 915 mi
cheapest- Drive from Albuquerque to Jefferson Citycar 915 mi
16h 37m$167–242Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain Missouri River Runner / ...
22h 1m$277–619Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus Greyhound US0175s
26h 13m$197–362Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Columbia Regional Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane SAF - COU
7h 27m$256–655Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ABQ - STL
- Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missouri
8h 44m$295–951
Albuquerque to Jefferson City by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Jefferson City is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 16h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Jefferson City is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs $200 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to Jefferson City. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at Jefferson City via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Albuquerque to Jefferson City station. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at Jefferson City Station via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 1m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Jefferson City is 868 miles. The road distance is 920.3 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Jefferson City without a car is to train which takes 22h 1m and costs $270 - $650.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Albuquerque to Jefferson City, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Jefferson City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
Albuquerque to Jefferson City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Jefferson City is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs $200 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $650 and takes 22h 1m, you could also bus, which costs $190 - $370 and takes 26h 13m.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Jefferson City Station via Kansas City in around 22h 1m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Phoenix, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–310
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Albuquerque to Jefferson City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Jefferson City is 1h ahead of Albuquerque. It is currently 1:38 PM in Albuquerque and 2:38 PM in Jefferson City.
Albuquerque to Jefferson City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Jefferson City is 920 miles. It takes approximately 16h 37m to drive from Albuquerque to Jefferson City.
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