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

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There are 4 ways to get from Iowa to Jefferson City by bus, train, car, plane, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    8h 17m
    $93–167

  2. Drive 255.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Jefferson Citycar car 255.3 mi
    5h 11m
    $47–68

  3. Fly, shuttle

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane OMA - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    6h 59m
    $738–1,053

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Cameronbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cameron to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus
    8h 48m
    $94–144

Iowa to Jefferson City by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 352.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Jefferson City via Cameron, Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Jefferson City in around 8h 48m.

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