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

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There are 8 ways to get from California to Jefferson City by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane SAN - COU
    7h 5m
    $212–665

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    39h 14m
    $634–1,279

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus Greyhound US0175s
    45h 23m
    $355–650

  4. Drive 1,686.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Jefferson Citycar car 1,686.9 mi
    29h 7m
    $308–445

  5. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SMF - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    7h 53m
    $357–903

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

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LAX - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    8h 5m
    $333–523

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SAN - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    8h 1m
    $268–345

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SFO - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    8h 36m
    $276–553

California to Jefferson City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration39h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$634Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,482.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Jefferson City Station via Kansas City in around 39h 14m.

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