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How to get fromJefferson City to Memphisby train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Jefferson City to Memphis by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to St. Louistrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    10h 20m
    $71–146

  2. Drive  331.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jefferson City to Memphiscar car 331.7 mi
    6h 12m
    $61–88

  3. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane COU - MEM
    6h 24m
    $233–898

  4. Bus

    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 Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    11h 31m
    $76–131

  5. Shuttle to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    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 Memphis (MEM)plane plane STL - MEM
    8h 6m
    $268–947

Jefferson City to Memphis by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration10h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 20m

What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Memphis (MEM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Jefferson City, St Louis Bus Station, and Airways Transit Center in around 11h 31m.

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