There are 7 ways to get from Fort Wayne to Jefferson City by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane FWA - COU
4h 55m$187–494Drive 487.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fort Wayne to Jefferson Citycar 487.8 mi
8h 23m$89–129Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from St. Louis to Jefferson City Stationtrain
11h 52m$115–211Bus, train via Chicago
- Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Chicagobus Columbus / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
14h 7m$148–341Bus
- Take the bus from Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus
13h 35m$133–212Bus, train via Bloomington
- Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Indianapolis, INbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Bloomingtonbus
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Jefferson City Stationtrain
14h 24m$148–316Bus, train via Chicago #2
- Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Goshen, INbus
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain
16h$167–377
Fort Wayne to Jefferson City by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Wayne to Jefferson City is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Wayne to Jefferson City is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $180 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Wayne to Jefferson City. However, there are services departing from Wal-Mart and arriving at Jefferson City via Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station, Indianapolis Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.
The distance between Fort Wayne and Jefferson City is 439 miles. The road distance is 490.6 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Wayne to Jefferson City without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 52m and costs $110 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Fort Wayne to Jefferson City, including transfers.
Fort Wayne to Jefferson City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station.
The best way to get from Fort Wayne to Jefferson City is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $180 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 13h 35m.
Fort Wayne to Jefferson City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Jefferson City is 1h behind Fort Wayne. It is currently 4:07 AM in Fort Wayne and 3:07 AM in Jefferson City.
What companies run services between Fort Wayne, IN, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wal-Mart to Jefferson City via Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Jefferson City in around 13h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Jefferson City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Jefferson City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–70
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–70
Bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Indianapolis to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–70
Bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Goshen, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–55
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Goshen, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Wayne to Jefferson City is 491 miles. It takes approximately 8h 23m to drive from Fort Wayne to Jefferson City.
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