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How to get fromNew Orleans to Jefferson Cityby plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from New Orleans to Jefferson City by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane MSY - COU
    6h 26m
    $202–662

  2. Drive 724.9 mi

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    1. Drive from New Orleans to Jefferson Citycar car 724.9 mi
    12h 39m
    $133–192

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    18h 5m
    $141–280

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Carbondaletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    19h 48m
    $249–534

  5. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MSY - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    6h 28m
    $537–1,052

  6. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Columbia Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane GPT - COU
    8h 7m
    $246–772

New Orleans to Jefferson City by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 655.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 4 hours.

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