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

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

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  1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane COU - SMF
    7h 12m
    $234–751

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    40h 58m
    $302–585

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain train
    2d 9h
    $811–1,704

  4. Drive 1,862.4 mi

    1. Drive from Jefferson City to Sacramentocar car 1,862.4 mi
    28h 46m
    $340–491

  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 Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane STL - SMF
    7h 32m
    $339–1,050

Jefferson City to Sacramento by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$811Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,607.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Sacramento Bus Station via Jefferson City, Kansas City Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 40h 58m.

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