There are 4 ways to get from Carthage to Jefferson City by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus Greyhound US0175s
7h 14m$93–149Drive 191.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carthage to Jefferson Citycar 191.7 mi
3h 17m$35–51Bus, train
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 112 / ...
- Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain Missouri River Runner / ...
7h 43m$113–203Fly
- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane JLN - COU
6h 44m$190–544
Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carthage to Jefferson City is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Carthage to Jefferson City is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Carthage to Jefferson City. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Jefferson City via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Carthage and Jefferson City is 325 miles. The road distance is 192.9 miles.
The best way to get from Carthage to Jefferson City without a car is to bus which takes 7h 14m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Carthage to Jefferson City, including transfers.
Carthage to Jefferson City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
The best way to get from Carthage to Jefferson City is to bus which takes 7h 14m and costs $90 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $190 - $550 and takes 6h 44m.
Carthage to Jefferson City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carthage to Jefferson City is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Carthage to Jefferson City.
What companies run services between Carthage, MO, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Carthage to Jefferson City via Joplin, Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Jefferson City in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) twice daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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