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

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There are 8 ways to get from Springfield to Jefferson City by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Train to Bradley International Airport, fly to Columbia Regional Airport

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    1. Take the train from Springfield to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane BDL - COU
    8h 16m
    $206–684

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield 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
    28h 32m
    $727–1,128

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to New Yorkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    30h 20m
    $283–448

  4. Drive  1,199.7 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Jefferson Citycar car 1,199.7 mi
    21h 21m
    $206–297

  5. Train to Bradley International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane BDL - STL
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    10h 5m
    $291–874

  6. Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Bostonbus bus
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane BOS - STL
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    9h 24m
    $610–1,083

  7. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LGA - STL
    4. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    10h 55m
    $370–679

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus
    31h 25m
    $251–384

Springfield to Jefferson City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration28h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$727Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,110.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Springfield, MA, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?

You can take a train from Springfield to Jefferson City Station via Chicago Union Station in around 28h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield Union Station to Jefferson City via New York Midtown, Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station, and Jefferson City in around 31h 25m.

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