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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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 Cape Girardeaubus bus Greyhound US1173
    5h 51m
    $76–141

  2. Drive 194.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jefferson City to Jacksoncar car 194.6 mi
    4h
    $36–52

  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 Cape Girardeaubus bus Greyhound US1173
    7h 2m
    $72–121

  4. Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane COU - MWA
    2. Drive from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Jacksoncar car
    5h 46m
    $159–495

  5. Fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane COU - PAH
    2. Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Jacksoncar car
    9h 3m
    $165–496

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Jackson via Jefferson City, St Louis Bus Station, and Cape Girardeau in around 7h 2m.

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