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

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There are 6 ways to get from Jefferson City to Salt Lake City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane COU - SLC
    6h 16m
    $194–650

  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 Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    26h 43m
    $201–395

  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 Salt Lake Citytrain train
    40h 41m
    $554–1,148

  4. Drive 1,216.3 mi

    1. Drive from Jefferson City to Salt Lake Citycar car 1,216.3 mi
    19h 3m
    $222–321

  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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane STL - SLC
    6h 41m
    $289–899

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Salt Lake Citytrain train
    41h 12m
    $585–1,233

Jefferson City to Salt Lake City by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration40h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$554Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,083 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Salt Lake City, UT, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr via Jefferson City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Denver Union Station in around 26h 43m.

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