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How to get fromJefferson City to Los Angelesby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Jefferson City to Los Angeles by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Columbia Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane COU - LAX
    7h 33m
    $184–520

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    39h 55m
    $601–1,303

  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 Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    45h 13m
    $324–610

  4. Drive 1,696.3 mi

    1. Drive from Jefferson City to Los Angelescar car 1,696.3 mi
    28h 45m
    $310–448

  5. Fly Columbia Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane COU - BUR
    8h 36m
    $238–757

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

    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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane STL - LAX
    7h 43m
    $274–459

  7. Fly Columbia Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane COU - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    9h 5m
    $212–661

Jefferson City to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration39h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$601Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,524.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jefferson City Station to Los Angeles via Kansas City in around 39h 55m.

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