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

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There are 6 ways to get from Jefferson City to Columbus by plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane COU - CMH
    5h 42m
    $184–650

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    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 Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    14h 23m
    $94–180

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to St. Louistrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    13h 13m
    $97–198

  4. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    17h
    $212–447

  5. Drive 537.9 mi

    1. Drive from Jefferson City to Columbuscar car 537.9 mi
    9h 14m
    $99–142

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

    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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane STL - CMH
    5h 25m
    $939–1,049

Jefferson City to Columbus by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 538.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Columbus via Jefferson City and St Louis Bus Station in around 14h 23m.

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