There are 6 ways to get from Jefferson City to Saint Paul by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Columbia Regional Airport
best- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane COU - MSP
5h 13m$169–560Drive 496.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jefferson City to Saint Paulcar 496.9 mi
9h 4m$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 / ...
12h 33m$96–185Train (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 / ...
16h 42m$260–535Shuttle 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 9m$519–1,099Train, 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 / ...
13h 26m$116–233
Jefferson City to Saint Paul by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jefferson City to Saint Paul is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Jefferson City to Saint Paul is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $500 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Jefferson City to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Jefferson City and arriving at St. Paul via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Jefferson City station to 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 16h 42m.
The distance between Jefferson City and Saint Paul is 453 miles. The road distance is 499.8 miles.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Saint Paul without a car is to bus which takes 12h 33m and costs $95 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Jefferson City to Saint Paul, including transfers.
Jefferson City to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jefferson City station.
Jefferson City to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jefferson City Station.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $160 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 12h 33m, you could also train, which costs $260 - $550 and takes 16h 42m.
What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and 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 St. Paul via Jefferson City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 12h 33m.
- 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
- $85–460
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- 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
- $90–550
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
- $90–550
- 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
- $85–460
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.com
Train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Kansas City to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $100–150
- Phone
- 573-368-4656
- [email protected]
- Website
- usaxonline.com
Shuttle from Jefferson City, Missouri to St Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $135–150
- Website
- https://usaxonline.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Jefferson City to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Jefferson City to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jefferson City to Saint Paul is 500 miles. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Jefferson City to Saint Paul.
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