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How to get fromJefferson City to Burlingtonby train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Jefferson City to Burlington by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Burlingtontaxi taxi
    9h 8m
    $212–327

  2. Drive 198.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jefferson City to Burlingtoncar car 198.7 mi
    3h 47m
    $37–53

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Burlingtontaxi taxi
    11h 23m
    $196–272

  4. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane COU - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Burlingtoncar car
    6h 19m
    $150–456

  5. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Burlingtontaxi taxi
    9h 39m
    $239–412

Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 381.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Jefferson City to Burlington. However, you can take the train to Springfield, walk to Springfield, take the bus to Galesburg Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Burlington. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Jefferson City, take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, walk to Transfer Center Stop B, take the line 7 bus to Jefferson & 4th, walk to Springfield, take the bus to Galesburg Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Burlington.

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