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

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There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento to Jefferson City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Columbia Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane SMF - COU
    7h 42m
    $222–713

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus
    41h 18m
    $302–585

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento 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
    2d 8h
    $806–1,632

  4. Drive 1,862.9 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Jefferson Citycar car 1,862.9 mi
    28h 46m
    $340–492

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

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SMF - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    7h 50m
    $347–853

Sacramento to Jefferson City by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$806Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,608.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Jefferson City via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Jefferson City in around 41h 18m.

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