There are 6 ways to get from Memphis to Jefferson City by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or shuttle
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
- Take the train from St. Louis to Jefferson City Stationtrain Missouri River Runner / ...
10h 26m$70–146Drive 332.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Memphis to Jefferson Citycar 332.1 mi
6h 13m$61–88Fly to Columbia Regional Airport
- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane MEM - COU
6h 34m$186–661Bus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus Greyhound US0175s
12h 9m$75–132Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MEM - STL
- Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missouri
8h 8m$231–751Fly to Boone County Airport, drive
- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Boone County Airport (HRO)plane MEM - HRO
- Drive from Boone County Airport (HRO) to Jefferson Citycar
6h 31m$166–536
Memphis to Jefferson City by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Memphis to Jefferson City is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Memphis to Jefferson City is to drive which takes 6h 13m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Memphis to Jefferson City. However, there are services departing from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE and arriving at Jefferson City via Memphis Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
The distance between Memphis and Jefferson City is 429 miles. The road distance is 334.1 miles.
The best way to get from Memphis to Jefferson City without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 26m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 10h 26m to get from Memphis to Jefferson City, including transfers.
Memphis to Jefferson City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Memphis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Memphis to Jefferson City is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $180 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 12h 9m.
Memphis to Jefferson City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Memphis to Jefferson City is 334 miles. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Memphis to Jefferson City.
What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Memphis (MEM) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE to Jefferson City via Memphis Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Jefferson City in around 12h 9m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Memphis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Memphis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Memphis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
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
- $29–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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