There are 6 ways to get from Jefferson City to Austin by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle
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Fly Columbia Regional Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane COU - AUS
5h 7m$178–649Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dentonbus
- Take the bus from Denton to Downtown Austinbus
19h 48m$130–225Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to St. Louistrain Missouri River Runner / ...
- Take the train from St. Louis to Austintrain Texas Eagle
26h 30m$283–672Drive 740.7 mi
- Drive from Jefferson City to Austincar 740.7 mi
12h 26m$136–196Fly Columbia Regional Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane COU - GRK
- Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar
5h 19m$163–495Shuttle to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Jefferson City, Missouri to St Louis International Airport
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane STL - AUS
6h$488–1,048
Jefferson City to Austin by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jefferson City to Austin is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Jefferson City to Austin is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $170 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Jefferson City to Austin. However, there are services departing from Jefferson City and arriving at Downtown Austin via Kansas City Bus Station and Denton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Jefferson City station to Austin. However, there are services departing from Jefferson City Station and arriving at Austin via St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 30m.
The distance between Jefferson City and Austin is 703 miles. The road distance is 745 miles.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 19h 48m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Jefferson City to Austin, including transfers.
Jefferson City to Austin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jefferson City station.
Jefferson City to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jefferson City Station.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Austin is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $170 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 19h 48m, you could also train, which costs $280 - $700 and takes 26h 30m.
What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
American Airlines flies from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Downtown Austin via Jefferson City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Denton in around 19h 48m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jefferson City Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Jefferson City to Austin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Jefferson City to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jefferson City to Austin is 745 miles. It takes approximately 12h 26m to drive from Jefferson City to Austin.
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