There are 3 ways to get from Jefferson City to Kansas City Union Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
3h 15m$45–110Drive 147.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jefferson City to Kansas City Union Stationcar 147.8 mi
2h 41m$27–39Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0175s
3h 54m$31–55
Jefferson City to Kansas City Union Station by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jefferson City to Kansas City Union Station is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Jefferson City to Kansas City Union Station is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Union Station. However, there are services departing from Jefferson City and arriving at On Grand At Pershing Crown Center Shops Sb via On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
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 Union Station is 158 miles. The road distance is 148.7 miles.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Kansas City Union Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $45 - $110.
The train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas City takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Jefferson City to Kansas City Union Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jefferson City station.
Jefferson City to Kansas City Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jefferson City Station.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Kansas City Union Station is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Kansas City Union Station, MO, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas City twice daily. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, 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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Jefferson City to Kansas City Union Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Jefferson City to Kansas City Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jefferson City to Kansas City Union Station is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Jefferson City to Kansas City Union Station.
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