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

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

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  1. Taxi, bus, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Charleston to Cape Girardeautaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Cape Girardeau to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    6h 1m
    $130–209

  2. Drive 234.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Jefferson Citycar car 234.5 mi
    4h 48m
    $43–62

  3. Taxi to Barkley Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Charleston to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane PAH - COU
    6h 35m
    $253–600

  4. Taxi, bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the taxi from Charleston to Cape Girardeautaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Cape Girardeau to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus
    7h 45m
    $128–190

  5. Bus to Williamson County Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Flying J - Matthews to Marathon Gas Station - Marionbus bus
    2. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane MWA - COU
    8h 14m
    $254–680

Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 269.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Jefferson City. However, you can take the taxi to Cape Girardeau, take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, walk to St. Louis, then take the train to Jefferson City Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Charleston to Jefferson City in around 4h 48m.

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