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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Jefferson Cityby car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Jefferson City by car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane LAN - COU
    6h 20m
    $181–576

  2. Drive 537.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Jefferson Citycar car 537.2 mi
    9h 22m
    $98–142

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    12h 54m
    $187–386

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers 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
    16h 21m
    $148–241

  5. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane GRR - COU
    7h 3m
    $169–544

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ORD - COU
    8h 4m
    $194–531

  7. Bus to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane AZO - COU
    8h 36m
    $157–466

  8. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane MKG - COU
    5h 57m
    $217–487

  9. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    12h 54m
    $194–360

Grand Rapids to Jefferson City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 566.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Jefferson City Station via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Jefferson City via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Jefferson City in around 16h 21m.

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