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How to get fromChattanooga to Jefferson Cityby plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Chattanooga to Jefferson City by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Columbia Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane CHA - COU
    5h 17m
    $191–555

  2. Drive  536.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chattanooga to Jefferson Citycar car 536.1 mi
    10h 6m
    $98–142

  3. Bus, train via Carbondale

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    4. Take the train from St. Louis to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    18h 31m
    $217–323

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

    1. Fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane CHA - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    6h 44m
    $246–725

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airportbus 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
    18h 50m
    $222–340

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus
    20h 34m
    $195–286

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 498.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chattanooga to Jefferson City via Groome Transportation Chattanooga, Atlanta Airport, Airport Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Jefferson City in around 20h 34m.

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