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How to get fromBurlington to Jefferson Cityby taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Burlington to Jefferson City by taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Burlington to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the train from Springfield to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    8h 54m
    $209–334

  2. Drive 198.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burlington to Jefferson Citycar car 198.6 mi
    3h 46m
    $37–53

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Burlington to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus
    11h 29m
    $194–272

  4. Drive, fly

    1. Drive from Burlington to Moline-Airport-MLIcar car
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane MLI - COU
    6h 2m
    $158–469

  5. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Burlington to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    9h 50m
    $234–419

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 381.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Burlington, IA, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Burlington to Jefferson City. However, you can take the taxi to Galesburg Amtrak Station, take the bus to Springfield, walk to Springfield, then take the train to Jefferson City Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Galesburg Amtrak Station, take the bus to Springfield, walk to Washington & 4th, take the line 4 bus to Transfer Center Stop C, take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Jefferson City, then take the taxi to Jefferson City.

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