There are 3 ways to get from Jefferson City to St. Louis by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to St. Louistrain Missouri River Runner / ...
2h 33m$30–75Drive 128.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jefferson City to St. Louiscar 128.9 mi
2h 24m$24–34Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0175s
3h 43m$35–55
Jefferson City to St. Louis by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jefferson City to St. Louis is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Jefferson City to St. Louis is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Jefferson City to St. Louis station. However, there are services departing from Jefferson City and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jefferson City Station station and arriving at St. Louis. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Jefferson City and St. Louis is 122 miles. The road distance is 129.6 miles.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to St. Louis without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $30 - $75.
The train from Jefferson City Station to St. Louis takes 2h 33m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Jefferson City to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jefferson City station.
Jefferson City to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jefferson City Station.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to St. Louis is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Jefferson City Station to St. Louis twice daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $26–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
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- Amtrak
Train from Jefferson City Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Jefferson City to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Jefferson City to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jefferson City to St. Louis is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Jefferson City to St. Louis.
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