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

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

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  1. Fly Columbia Regional Airport to Philadelphia International Airport

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    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane COU - PHL
    5h 57m
    $184–651

  2. Drive  1,001.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jefferson City to Philadelphiacar car 1,001.5 mi
    17h 15m
    $177–256

  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 Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    27h 8m
    $209–310

  4. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    28h 30m
    $705–1,115

  5. Shuttle to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane STL - PHL
    5h 56m
    $259–900

  6. Shuttle to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    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 Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane STL - BWI
    3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    7h 8m
    $261–1,348

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Cardinal
    35h 7m
    $773–1,242

Jefferson City to Philadelphia by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$705Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 937.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Philadelphia Bus Station via Jefferson City and St Louis Bus Station in around 27h 8m.

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