There are 5 ways to get from Jefferson City to Whitefish by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle
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 Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane COU - FCA
7h 5m$267–792Bus
- Take the bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Whitefishbus
37h 12m$406–587Train (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 Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
41h 12m$631–1,362Drive 1,608.8 mi
- Drive from Jefferson City to Whitefishcar 1,608.8 mi
25h 48m$294–425Shuttle 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 Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane STL - FCA
8h 55m$372–1,091
Jefferson City to Whitefish by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jefferson City to Whitefish is to drive which costs $290 - $430 and takes 25h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Jefferson City to Whitefish is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $260 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Jefferson City to Whitefish. However, there are services departing from Jefferson City and arriving at Whitefish via Kansas City, Sioux Falls and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Jefferson City station to Whitefish station. However, there are services departing from Jefferson City Station and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 12m.
The distance between Jefferson City and Whitefish is 1316 miles. The road distance is 1618.2 miles.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Whitefish without a car is to bus which takes 37h 12m and costs $400 - $600.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Jefferson City to Whitefish, including transfers.
Jefferson City to Whitefish bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Jefferson City station.
Jefferson City to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jefferson City Station.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Whitefish is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $260 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $400 - $600 and takes 37h 12m, you could also train, which costs $600 - $1,400 and takes 41h 12m.
What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Whitefish via Jefferson City, Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, Sioux Falls, Billings, and Whitefish in around 37h 12m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
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 Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Sioux Falls to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–220
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $160–220
Bus from Billings to Whitefish
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $110–160
- 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/
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Jefferson City to Whitefish bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Whitefish is 1h behind Jefferson City. It is currently 2:48 AM in Jefferson City and 1:48 AM in Whitefish.
Jefferson City to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jefferson City to Whitefish is 1618 miles. It takes approximately 25h 48m to drive from Jefferson City to Whitefish.
Book your Jefferson City to Whitefish train tickets online with Omio.
There are 269+ hotels available in Whitefish.









