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

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

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  1. Fly to Columbia Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane SEA - COU
    8h 26m
    $216–616

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus
    45h 3m
    $346–654

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2d 6h
    $851–1,714

  4. Drive 1,979.2 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Jefferson Citycar car 1,979.2 mi
    31h 6m
    $362–522

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SEA - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    8h 47m
    $331–566

Seattle to Jefferson City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$851Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,655.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Jefferson City via Denver Union Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Jefferson City in around 45h 3m.

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