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

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There are 6 ways to get from Princeton to Jefferson City by car, plane, train (Amtrak), train, or bus

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  1. Drive to Quad City International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Princeton to Moline-Airport-MLIcar car
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane MLI - COU
    5h 20m
    $156–466

  2. Drive 293 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton to Jefferson Citycar car 293 mi
    6h 20m
    $54–78

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Princeton Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    9h 44m
    $156–328

  4. Train, bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the train from Princeton Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus
    12h 15m
    $104–182

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Station to La Grange Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ORD - COU
    5h 49m
    $168–477

  6. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Princeton Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the train from Springfield to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    9h 45m
    $119–243

Princeton to Jefferson City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration9h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a train from Princeton Station to Jefferson City Station via Kansas City in around 9h 44m.

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