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

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There are 5 ways to get from Jefferson City to San Diego by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane COU - SAN
    6h 9m
    $222–697

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train
    42h 28m
    $630–1,373

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus
    2d 1h
    $354–670

  4. Drive 1,679.8 mi

    1. Drive from Jefferson City to San Diegocar car 1,679.8 mi
    29h 24m
    $307–443

  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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane STL - SAN
    6h 40m
    $267–376

Jefferson City to San Diego by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration42h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$630Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,476.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jefferson City Station to San Diego via Kansas City and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 42h 28m.

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