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

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There are 5 ways to get from Jackson to Jefferson City by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cape Girardeau to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    5h 28m
    $73–140

  2. Drive 194.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jackson to Jefferson Citycar car 194.9 mi
    4h 1m
    $36–52

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Cape Girardeau to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus Greyhound US0175s
    7h 12m
    $71–121

  4. Drive to Williamson County Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Jackson to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)car car
    2. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane MWA - COU
    6h 47m
    $182–578

  5. Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Jackson to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car car
    2. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane PAH - COU
    7h 25m
    $173–509

Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 243.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a vehicle from Jackson to Jefferson City via Cape Girardeau, St Louis Bus Station, and Jefferson City in around 7h 12m.

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