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

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Junction to Jefferson City by car, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), bus, or shuttle

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  1. Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly to Columbia Regional Airport

    best
    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar car
    2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane MTJ - COU
    6h 9m
    $186–545

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus
    22h 33m
    $163–296

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station 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
    34h 36m
    $507–1,035

  4. Drive 984 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Jefferson Citycar car 984 mi
    15h 51m
    $180–260

  5. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to Columbia Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane GJT - COU
    6h 27m
    $191–662

  6. Bus, bus to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, fly to Columbia Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to AABC Airport UVbus bus
    3. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ASE - COU
    9h 24m
    $188–534

  7. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane GJT - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    8h 55m
    $296–952

Grand Junction to Jefferson City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration34h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$507Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 925.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Jefferson City via Denver Union Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Jefferson City in around 22h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Jefferson City Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station and Kansas City in around 34h 36m.

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