There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Jefferson City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, shuttle, bus, or train
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Fly to Columbia Regional Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane MSP - COU
4h 33m$172–550Drive 493.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Jefferson Citycar 493.6 mi
9h 1m$91–131Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus Greyhound US0175s
13h 43m$135–200Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
17h 43m$242–532Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Jefferson City493.6 mi
9h 1mFly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MSP - STL
- Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missouri
4h 25m$523–1,063Bus, train
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803
- Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain Missouri River Runner / ...
14h 12m$150–254
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Jefferson City by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Jefferson City is to drive which costs $90 - $130 and takes 9h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Jefferson City is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 25m and costs $500 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Jefferson City. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul and arriving at Jefferson City via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Jefferson City station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Jefferson City Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 43m.
The distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Jefferson City is 447 miles. The road distance is 496.5 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Jefferson City without a car is to bus which takes 13h 43m and costs $130 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Jefferson City, including transfers.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Jefferson City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis-St. Paul station.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Jefferson City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Jefferson City is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $170 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 43m, you could also train, which costs $240 - $550 and takes 17h 43m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Jefferson City via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Jefferson City in around 13h 43m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 573-368-4656
- [email protected]
- Website
- USA Express
Shuttle from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missouri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $135–150
- Website
- USA Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Jefferson City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Jefferson City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Jefferson City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Jefferson City is 496 miles. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Jefferson City.
There are 19+ hotels available in Jefferson City.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Jefferson City. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.