There are 5 ways to get from Lancaster to Jefferson City by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
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 Lancaster
best- Fly from Lancaster (LNS) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane LNS - COU
9h 12m$181–540Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the train from St. Louis to Jefferson City Stationtrain Missouri River Runner / ...
24h 49m$160–321Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain
27h 31m$353–762Drive 936.7 mi
- Drive from Lancaster to Jefferson Citycar 936.7 mi
16h 12m$171–247Fly from Harrisburg International Airport
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane MDT - COU
9h 32m$276–1,023
Lancaster to Jefferson City by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Jefferson City is to bus and train which costs $160 - $330 and takes 24h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Jefferson City is to fly which takes 9h 12m and costs $180 - $550.
No, there is no direct train from Lancaster station to Jefferson City station. However, there are services departing from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station and arriving at Jefferson City Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 31m.
The distance between Lancaster and Jefferson City is 887 miles. The road distance is 942.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Jefferson City without a car is to bus and train which takes 24h 49m and costs $160 - $330.
It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Lancaster to Jefferson City, including transfers.
Lancaster to Jefferson City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Jefferson City is to fly which takes 9h 12m and costs $180 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $350 - $800 and takes 27h 31m.
Jefferson City is 1h behind Lancaster. It is currently 10:39 AM in Lancaster and 9:39 AM in Jefferson City.
Lancaster to Jefferson City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Lancaster, PA, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?
United Airlines flies from Lancaster (LNS) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W. Walnut & N. Mary St. to Jefferson City Station via AMTRAK ETown, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 27h 31m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lancaster to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Jefferson City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–230
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Jefferson City is 942 miles. It takes approximately 16h 12m to drive from Lancaster to Jefferson City.
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