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How to get fromManhattan to Jefferson Cityby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Manhattan to Jefferson City by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Laguardia Airport to Columbia Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane LGA - COU
    7h 13m
    $223–767

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane JFK - COU
    7h 17m
    $184–538

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    25h 50m
    $253–386

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Croton-Harmontrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    29h 34m
    $730–1,156

  5. Drive  1,068.7 mi

    1. Drive from Manhattan to Jefferson Citycar car 1,068.7 mi
    18h 47m
    $195–282

  6. Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Columbia Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane EWR - COU
    7h 22m
    $215–675

  7. Fly Laguardia Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LGA - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    7h 10m
    $318–707

  8. Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane EWR - STL
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    7h 33m
    $450–1,115

Manhattan to Jefferson City by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration25h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,011.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from 125th Street - Harlem to Jefferson City Station via Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 29h 34m.

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