There are 3 ways to get from Springfield to Jefferson City by train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Springfield to Jefferson City Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
4h 40m$70–150Drive 192.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Jefferson Citycar 192.3 mi
3h 36m$36–51Fly
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane SPI - COU
6h 39m$164–467
Springfield to Jefferson City by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Jefferson City is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Jefferson City is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $35 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Springfield and arriving at Jefferson City Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Springfield and Jefferson City is 219 miles. The road distance is 193.5 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Jefferson City without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $70 - $150.
The train from Springfield to Jefferson City Station takes 4h 40m including transfers and departs once daily.
Springfield to Jefferson City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Jefferson City is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $470 and takes 6h 39m.
Springfield to Jefferson City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jefferson City Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Jefferson City is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Springfield to Jefferson City.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Jefferson City Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 3 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Jefferson City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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