There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Jefferson City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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
6h 15m$174–554Drive 498.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Jefferson Citycar 498.6 mi
9h 11m$91–132Bus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus Greyhound US0175s
14h 53m$132–208Train (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 45m$242–542Fly 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
6h 7m$519–1,104Bus, 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 / ...
16h 26m$149–266
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Jefferson City by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Jefferson City is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Jefferson City is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 7m and costs $500 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station to Jefferson City. However, there are services departing from Marshall & Otis Station and arriving at Jefferson City via Saint Paul Union Depot and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station to Jefferson City station. However, there are services departing from Raymond Ave Station and arriving at Jefferson City Station via St. Paul-Minneapolis and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 45m.
The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Jefferson City is 458 miles. The road distance is 501.5 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Jefferson City without a car is to bus which takes 14h 53m and costs $130 - $210.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Jefferson City, including transfers.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Jefferson City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Jefferson City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Jefferson City is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $170 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 14h 53m, you could also train, which costs $240 - $550 and takes 17h 45m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, 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 Marshall & Otis Station to Jefferson City via Union Depot Station & Terminal, Saint Paul Union Depot, Kansas City Bus Station, and Jefferson City in around 14h 53m.
- 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
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- 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
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- 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
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Jefferson City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Jefferson City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Jefferson City is 501 miles. It takes approximately 9h 11m to drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Jefferson City.
There are 19+ hotels available in Jefferson City.