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How to get fromEast Lansing to Jefferson Cityby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane LAN - COU
    5h 28m
    $196–590

  2. Drive 579.9 mi

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    1. Drive from East Lansing to Jefferson Citycar car 579.9 mi
    10h 5m
    $106–153

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    13h 46m
    $196–411

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus
    17h 13m
    $160–262

  5. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Flint Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane FNT - COU
    7h 9m
    $195–529

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Benton Harborbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    15h 45m
    $170–346

East Lansing to Jefferson City by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 512.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Jefferson City Station via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 46m.

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