There are 3 ways to get from Jefferson City to Macon by train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or shuttle
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
- Take the train from Kansas City to La Plata Stationtrain Southwest Chief
6h 42m$173–302Drive 87.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jefferson City to Maconcar 87.7 mi
1h 29m$16–24Taxi, shuttle
- Take the taxi from Jefferson City to Columbiataxi
- Take a shuttle bus from Columbia to MaconHwy 63 Intercity Express
1h 33m$122–146
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jefferson City to Macon is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Jefferson City to Macon is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct train from Jefferson City station to Macon station. However, there are services departing from Jefferson City Station and arriving at La Plata Station via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Jefferson City and Macon is 318 miles. The road distance is 88.2 miles.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Macon without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs $170 - $310.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Jefferson City to Macon, including transfers.
Jefferson City to Macon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jefferson City Station.
Jefferson City to Macon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jefferson City to Macon is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Jefferson City to Macon.
There are three+ hotels available in Macon.
What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Macon, MO, USA?
You can take a train from Jefferson City Station to Macon via Kansas City and La Plata Station in around 6h 42m.
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
Train from Kansas City to La Plata Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-888-875-6287
- Website
- Oats Transit
Shuttle from Columbia to Macon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Oats Transit
- Schedules at
- Oats Transit Schedules
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