There are 3 ways to get from Macon to Jefferson City by train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from La Plata Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain Missouri River Runner / ...
7h$171–302Drive 87.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Macon to Jefferson Citycar 87.6 mi
1h 28m$16–24Shuttle, taxi
- Take a shuttle bus from Macon to ColumbiaHwy 63 Intercity Express
- Take the taxi from Columbia to Jefferson Citytaxi
1h 32m$123–155
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Macon to Jefferson City is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Macon to Jefferson City is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct train from Macon station to Jefferson City station. However, there are services departing from La Plata Station and arriving at Jefferson City Station via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Macon and Jefferson City is 318 miles. The road distance is 88.2 miles.
The best way to get from Macon to Jefferson City without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs $170 - $310.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Macon to Jefferson City, including transfers.
Macon to Jefferson City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Plata Station.
Macon to Jefferson City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Macon to Jefferson City is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Macon to Jefferson City.
There are 19+ hotels available in Jefferson City.
What companies run services between Macon, MO, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Macon to Jefferson City Station via La Plata Station and Kansas City in around 7h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Plata Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-888-875-6287
- Website
- Oats Transit
Shuttle from Macon to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Oats Transit
- Schedules at
- Oats Transit Schedules
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