There are 5 ways to get from Jefferson City to Leavenworth by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0175s
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Leavenworth Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0180s
4h 58m$36–65Drive 178.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jefferson City to Leavenworthcar 178.1 mi
3h 22m$33–47Train, bus
- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Leavenworth Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0180s
5h 52m$55–113Fly from Columbia Regional Airport
- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Kansas City (MCI)plane COU - MCI
5h 21m$242–762Shuttle to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Jefferson City, Missouri to St Louis International Airport
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane STL - MCI
4h 32m$272–811
Jefferson City to Leavenworth by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jefferson City to Leavenworth is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Jefferson City to Leavenworth is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Jefferson City to Leavenworth. However, there are services departing from Jefferson City and arriving at Leavenworth Bus Stop via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Jefferson City and Leavenworth is 187 miles. The road distance is 179.2 miles.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Leavenworth without a car is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Jefferson City to Leavenworth, including transfers.
Jefferson City to Leavenworth bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jefferson City station.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Leavenworth is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $240 - $800 and takes 5h 21m.
Jefferson City to Leavenworth bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jefferson City to Leavenworth is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Jefferson City to Leavenworth.
What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Leavenworth, KS, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Leavenworth Bus Stop via Jefferson City and Kansas City Bus Station in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Kansas City (MCI) every 3 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Kansas City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 16m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
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
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Leavenworth Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Leavenworth Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 573-368-4656
- [email protected]
- Website
- USA Express
Shuttle from Jefferson City, Missouri to St Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $135–150
- Website
- USA Express
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