What is the cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Jefferson City?

The cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Jefferson City is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lafayette to Jefferson City?

The fastest way to get from Lafayette to Jefferson City is to bus and fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $190 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Lafayette and Jefferson City?

No, there is no direct bus from Lafayette station to Jefferson City. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Jefferson City via Indianapolis Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Lafayette and Jefferson City?

No, there is no direct train from Lafayette station to Jefferson City station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Jefferson City Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

How far is it from Lafayette to Jefferson City?

The distance between Lafayette and Jefferson City is 527 miles. The road distance is 373 miles.

How do I travel from Lafayette to Jefferson City without a car?

The best way to get from Lafayette to Jefferson City without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 6m and costs $140 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Lafayette to Jefferson City?

It takes approximately 11h 6m to get from Lafayette to Jefferson City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lafayette to Jefferson City bus from?

Lafayette to Jefferson City bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.

Where do I catch the Lafayette to Jefferson City train from?

Lafayette to Jefferson City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Lafayette to Jefferson City?

The best way to get from Lafayette to Jefferson City is to bus which takes 12h 23m and costs $80 - $180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $460 and takes 7h 30m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $350 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Lafayette to Jefferson City bus arrive?

Lafayette to Jefferson City bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

What is the time difference between Lafayette and Jefferson City?

Jefferson City is 1h behind Lafayette. It is currently 12:28 AM in Lafayette and 11:28 PM in Jefferson City.

Where does the Lafayette to Jefferson City train arrive?

Lafayette to Jefferson City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Lafayette to Jefferson City?

Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette to Jefferson City is 373 miles. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Lafayette to Jefferson City.

How do I get a train ticket from Lafayette to Jefferson City?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lafayette to Jefferson City?

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Where can I stay near Jefferson City?

There are 19+ hotels available in Jefferson City.

Lafayette to Jefferson City - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Lafayette to Jefferson City by bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, train (Amtrak), or shuttle

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Bus, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
11h 6m
$144–314
Drive 370.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lafayette to Jefferson Citycar 370.9 mi
6h 34m
$68–98
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus
12h 23m
$82–173
Fly from Purdue University Airport
1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane LAF - COU
7h 30m
$146–451
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
12h 10m
$157–348
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane ORD - COU
5h 23m
$191–481
Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Holiday Inn City Centre to Indianapolis Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane IND - COU
6h 42m
$175–563

Lafayette to Jefferson City by bus and train (Amtrak)

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11h 6mAverage Duration

$144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 523.8 mi
Duration: 11h 6m

What companies run services between Lafayette, IN, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Jefferson City via Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Jefferson City in around 12h 23m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 3 times a day.

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