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How to get fromRaleigh to Jefferson Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, shuttle, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Jefferson City by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane RDU - COU
    7h 10m
    $172–542

  2. Drive  907.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Jefferson Citycar car 907.9 mi
    16h 36m
    $156–225

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus
    27h 18m
    $189–322

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    33h 14m
    $809–1,243

  5. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly to Columbia Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane FAY - COU
    7h 15m
    $191–557

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane RDU - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    6h 51m
    $238–702

  7. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Columbia Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane CLT - COU
    8h 2m
    $266–692

Raleigh to Jefferson City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration33h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$809Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 800.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Jefferson City via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Jefferson City in around 27h 18m.

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