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How to get fromMoline to Jefferson Cityby plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Moline to Jefferson City by plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Quad City International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane MLI - COU
    5h 42m
    $146–461

  2. Drive  264.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Moline to Jefferson Citycar car 264.1 mi
    5h 12m
    $49–70

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Moline to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    9h 45m
    $249–444

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus
    12h 38m
    $90–145

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Columbia Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ORD - COU
    8h 5m
    $163–442

  6. Fly Quad City International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MLI - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    8h 16m
    $206–601

  7. Taxi, bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to Columbia Regional Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Moline to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane PIA - COU
    8h 4m
    $295–640

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    13h 5m
    $128–304

Moline to Jefferson City by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 231.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Moline, IL, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Moline Center Station to Jefferson City via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and Jefferson City in around 12h 38m.

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