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

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

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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 Paducah Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    7h 2m
    $76–136

  2. Drive 271.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jefferson City to Paducahcar car 271.9 mi
    5h 47m
    $50–72

  3. Fly to Barkley Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane COU - PAH
    7h 35m
    $178–499

  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 Paducah Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    8h 13m
    $73–121

  5. Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane COU - MWA
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 57m
    $202–547

Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Paducah, KY, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Paducah via Jefferson City, St Louis Bus Station, and Paducah Bus Station in around 8h 13m.

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