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How to get fromJefferson City to Californiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Jefferson City to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Columbia Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane COU - SAN
    6h 42m
    $204–652

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    39h 55m
    $500–1,189

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0175s
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    45h 13m
    $325–525

  4. Drive  1,696.3 mi

    1. Drive from Jefferson City to Los Angelescar car 1,696.3 mi
    28h 45m
    $310–448

  5. Shuttle to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Jefferson City, Missouri to St Louis International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane STL - SAN
    7h 27m
    $269–391

  6. Shuttle to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Jefferson City, Missouri to St Louis International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane STL - LAX
    7h 48m
    $274–499

  7. Shuttle to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Jefferson City, Missouri to St Louis International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane STL - SMF
    7h 43m
    $339–800

  8. Shuttle to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Jefferson City, Missouri to St Louis International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane STL - SFO
    8h 3m
    $288–550

Jefferson City to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration39h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$500Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,482.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jefferson City Station to Los Angeles via Kansas City in around 39h 55m.

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