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

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbus to Jefferson City by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Columbia Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane CMH - COU
    6h 37m
    $182–603

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus Greyhound US0175s
    14h 13m
    $96–179

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    12h 30m
    $98–198

  4. Drive 537.9 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Jefferson Citycar car 537.9 mi
    9h 14m
    $99–142

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

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane CMH - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    6h 12m
    $937–1,053

Columbus to Jefferson City by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 539.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Jefferson City via St Louis Bus Station and Jefferson City in around 14h 13m.

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