There are 7 ways to get from Jefferson City to Tucson by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)
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 Tucson (TUS)plane COU - TUS
6h 25m$232–797Bus
- Take the bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucsonbus
30h 37m$242–330Train, bus
- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus
33h 47m$401–900Drive 1,333.3 mi
- Drive from Jefferson City to Tucsoncar 1,333.3 mi
22h 41m$244–352Shuttle 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 Tucson (TUS)plane STL - TUS
8h 58m$317–996Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Jefferson City, Missouri to St Louis International Airport
- Take the bus from Saint Louis to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tucsonbus
36h 3m$384–552Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to St. Louistrain Missouri River Runner / ...
- Take the train from St. Louis to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle
2d 4h$532–1,270
Jefferson City to Tucson by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jefferson City to Tucson is to bus which costs $240 - $330 and takes 30h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Jefferson City to Tucson is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $230 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Jefferson City to Tucson. However, there are services departing from Jefferson City and arriving at Broadway/Country Club via On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, El Paso, 6th Av/District and Downtown Ronstadt Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Jefferson City station to Tucson station. However, there are services departing from Jefferson City Station and arriving at Tucson Amtrak Station via St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
The distance between Jefferson City and Tucson is 1184 miles. The road distance is 1341.1 miles.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Tucson without a car is to bus which takes 30h 37m and costs $240 - $330.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Jefferson City to Tucson, including transfers.
Jefferson City to Tucson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jefferson City station.
Jefferson City to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jefferson City Station.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Tucson is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $230 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $330 and takes 30h 37m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,300 and takes 2 days 4h.
What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Tucson (TUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Broadway/Country Club via Jefferson City, Kansas City Bus Station, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, El Paso, 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson, 6th Av/District, and Downtown Ronstadt Center in around 30h 37m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Tucson via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Tucson via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Tucson via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Tucson via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jefferson City Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Tucson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Louis to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–380
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Jefferson City to Tucson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Tucson is 2h behind Jefferson City. It is currently 9:17 PM in Jefferson City and 7:17 PM in Tucson.
Jefferson City to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jefferson City to Tucson is 1341 miles. It takes approximately 22h 41m to drive from Jefferson City to Tucson.
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