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

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

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  1. Fly Rochester to Columbia Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ROC - COU
    5h 22m
    $217–780

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus
    23h 48m
    $162–268

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    20h 29m
    $239–564

  4. Drive  926.7 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Jefferson Citycar car 926.7 mi
    15h 59m
    $170–245

  5. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Columbia Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane BUF - COU
    7h 8m
    $180–564

  6. Fly Rochester to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ROC - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    7h 13m
    $292–970

Rochester to Jefferson City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration20h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$239Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 840.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Jefferson City Station via Chicago Union Station in around 20h 29m.

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