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

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

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane SFO - COU
    7h 21m
    $210–602

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco 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
    44h 48m
    $305–601

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    2d 1h
    $667–1,420

  4. Drive 1,948.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Jefferson Citycar car 1,948.8 mi
    30h 17m
    $356–514

  5. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Columbia Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane SJC - COU
    9h 8m
    $232–674

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

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SFO - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    8h 17m
    $275–592

  7. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond 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 11h
    $805–1,711

San Francisco to Jefferson City by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$667Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,668.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Jefferson City via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Jefferson City in around 44h 48m.

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