There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis 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$177–552Drive 497.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Jefferson Citycar 497.5 mi
9h 5m$91–132Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 801 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus Greyhound US0175s
13h 28m$102–190Train (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
18h 1m$262–542Fly 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
5h 44m$517–1,102Bus, train
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 801 / ...
- Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain Missouri River Runner / ...
13h 57m$121–244
Minneapolis to Jefferson City by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Jefferson City is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Jefferson City is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 44m and costs $500 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Jefferson City. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Jefferson City via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis station to Jefferson City station. However, there are services departing from Government Plaza Station and arriving at Jefferson City Station via St. Paul-Minneapolis and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 1m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Jefferson City is 455 miles. The road distance is 500.4 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Jefferson City without a car is to bus which takes 13h 28m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Minneapolis to Jefferson City, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Jefferson City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis to Jefferson City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Jefferson City is to fly which takes 6h and costs $170 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 13h 28m, you could also train, which costs $260 - $550 and takes 18h 1m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis to Jefferson City via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Jefferson City in around 13h 28m.
- 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
- $85–440
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- 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
- $85–440
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Minneapolis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $100–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Minneapolis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- 573-368-4656
- [email protected]
- Website
- usaxonline.com
Shuttle from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missouri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $135–150
- Website
- https://usaxonline.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Jefferson City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Minneapolis to Jefferson City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Jefferson City is 500 miles. It takes approximately 9h 5m to drive from Minneapolis to Jefferson City.
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