There are 3 ways to get from Jefferson City to Kansas City by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0175s
3h 8m$31–55Drive 147.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jefferson City to Kansas Citycar 147.9 mi
2h 39m$27–39Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
3h 15m$50–110
Jefferson City to Kansas City by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jefferson City to Kansas City is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Jefferson City to Kansas City is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City station. However, there are services departing from Jefferson City and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jefferson City Station station and arriving at Kansas City. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Jefferson City and Kansas City is 153 miles. The road distance is 148.7 miles.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Jefferson City to Kansas City, including transfers.
Jefferson City to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jefferson City station.
Jefferson City to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jefferson City Station.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Kansas City is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas City twice daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Jefferson City to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Jefferson City to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jefferson City to Kansas City is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Jefferson City to Kansas City.
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