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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson 803 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus Greyhound US0175s
    7h 54m
    $91–141

  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, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson 803 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    8h 23m
    $109–195

Omaha (OMA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 352.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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

You can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Jefferson City via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and Jefferson City in around 7h 54m.

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