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How to get fromNew Jersey to Jefferson Cityby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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There are 10 ways to get from New Jersey to Jefferson City by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane EWR - COU
    7h 3m
    $186–575

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    25h 55m
    $185–362

  3. Train via Ossining (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    30h 30m
    $422–1,471

  4. Drive 1,053.9 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Jefferson Citycar car 1,053.9 mi
    18h 27m
    $193–278

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Columbia Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane PHL - COU
    7h 24m
    $233–784

  6. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane EWR - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    7h 3m
    $506–955

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane PHL - STL
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    7h 23m
    $298–974

  8. Fly Laguardia Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LGA - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    7h 57m
    $286–617

  9. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane JFK - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    7h 52m
    $272–779

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    37h 9m
    $479–1,011

New Jersey to Jefferson City by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration25h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 994.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Jefferson City Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 30h 30m.

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