There are 6 ways to get from Jefferson City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, train, or bus
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Fly from Columbia Regional Airport
best- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane COU - MSP
5h 24m$171–571Drive 496.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jefferson City to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar 496.9 mi
9h 9m$91–131Bus
- Take the bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0175s
- Take the bus from Kansas City to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
13h 11m$98–188Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
17h 17m$246–535Shuttle 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane STL - MSP
5h 20m$521–1,100Train, bus
- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
14h 4m$116–235
Jefferson City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jefferson City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Jefferson City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $500 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Jefferson City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul station. However, there are services departing from Jefferson City and arriving at Marshall & Otis Station via Kansas City and Union Depot & Gate A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Jefferson City station to Minneapolis–Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Jefferson City Station and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 17m.
The distance between Jefferson City and Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 456 miles. The road distance is 499.8 miles.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul without a car is to bus which takes 13h 11m and costs $95 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Jefferson City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul, including transfers.
Jefferson City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jefferson City station.
Jefferson City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jefferson City Station.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $170 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 13h 11m, you could also train, which costs $240 - $550 and takes 17h 17m.
What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Marshall & Otis Station via Jefferson City, Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, St. Paul, and Union Depot & Gate A1 in around 13h 11m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- 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
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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Kansas City to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Jefferson City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Jefferson City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jefferson City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 500 miles. It takes approximately 9h 9m to drive from Jefferson City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
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