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

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

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  1. Fly to Columbia Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane DEN - COU
    4h 9m
    $170–500

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1200 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus Greyhound US0175s
    15h 43m
    $133–249

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Denver to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    25h 30m
    $419–859

  4. Drive 739.1 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Jefferson Citycar car 739.1 mi
    11h 53m
    $135–195

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

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DEN - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    6h 40m
    $325–370

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1200 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    16h 13m
    $151–298

Denver to Jefferson City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration25h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$419Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 714.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Jefferson City via Kansas City Bus Station and Jefferson City in around 15h 43m.

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