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How to get fromIowa City to Jefferson Cityby bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa City to Jefferson City by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus
    10h 53m
    $78–148

  2. Drive 240.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Jefferson Citycar car 240.9 mi
    4h 31m
    $44–64

  3. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    13h 40m
    $164–334

  4. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane MLI - COU
    7h 43m
    $155–468

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    11h 22m
    $97–202

  6. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane CID - COU
    7h 56m

Iowa City to Jefferson City by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 460.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 53m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Jefferson City via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and Jefferson City in around 10h 53m.

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