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How to get fromLouisville to Jefferson Cityby plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Louisville to Jefferson City by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Louisville International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane SDF - COU
    5h 59m
    $172–563

  2. Drive 387.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Jefferson Citycar car 387.1 mi
    6h 38m
    $71–103

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    10h 5m
    $98–181

  4. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Columbia Regional Airport

    1. Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane LEX - COU
    6h 1m
    $203–729

  5. Fly Louisville International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SDF - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    7h 53m
    $232–753

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus
    11h 48m
    $97–162

Louisville to Jefferson City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 381.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Jefferson City via Evansville Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Jefferson City in around 11h 48m.

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