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How to get fromHouston to Jefferson Cityby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Houston to Jefferson City by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Columbia Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane HOU - COU
    6h 24m
    $201–761

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus
    21h 48m
    $139–257

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus bus
    2. Take the train from Longview to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    22h 12m
    $242–512

  4. Drive 764.4 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Jefferson Citycar car 764.4 mi
    13h 47m
    $140–202

  5. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Columbia Regional Airport

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane IAH - COU
    6h 32m
    $168–524

  6. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane HOU - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    6h 26m
    $286–951

  7. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane IAH - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    7h 3m
    $428–1,104

  8. Bus, train via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Texarkanabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    24h 25m
    $196–352

Houston to Jefferson City by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 688.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Houston to Jefferson City via Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Jefferson City in around 21h 48m.

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