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

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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Jefferson City by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane PHL - COU
    7h
    $213–714

  2. Drive  1,003.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Jefferson Citycar car 1,003.4 mi
    17h 14m
    $184–265

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    24h 15m
    $225–347

  4. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    29h 46m
    $663–1,636

  5. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane PHL - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    6h 46m
    $258–904

  6. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane BWI - STL
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    7h 43m
    $269–1,408

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

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane EWR - STL
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    7h 47m
    $369–1,117

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street 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
    35h 56m
    $800–1,239

Philadelphia to Jefferson City by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration24h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 939.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Jefferson City Station via Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, and Chicago Union Station in around 29h 46m.

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