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

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

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ONT - COU
    7h 28m
    $227–530

  2. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Columbia Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane SNA - COU
    10h 21m
    $214–668

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    37h 55m
    $501–1,111

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus Greyhound US0175s
    47h 26m
    $325–616

  5. Drive  1,646.6 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Jefferson Citycar car 1,646.6 mi
    28h 45m
    $301–435

  6. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to Columbia Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane PSP - COU
    12h 31m
    $245–711

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

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LAX - STL
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    9h 51m
    $282–517

Riverside to Jefferson City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration37h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$501Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,487.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riverside to Jefferson City Station via Kansas City in around 37h 55m.

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