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

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to Jefferson City by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Columbia Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane CHS - COU
    6h 34m
    $175–522

  2. Drive 938.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Jefferson Citycar car 938.4 mi
    17h 35m
    $172–248

  3. Bus, train via Carbondale

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from St. Louis to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    29h 44m
    $194–389

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    37h 56m
    $541–1,146

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

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane CHS - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    6h 23m
    $243–698

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    30h 8m
    $194–394

Charleston to Jefferson City by bus and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration29h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 829.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Jefferson City Station via Charleston Amtrak Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 37h 56m.

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