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

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

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  1. Fly Bradley International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane BDL - COU
    7h 31m
    $195–671

  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
    $321–774

  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 55m
    $218–383

  4. Drive  1,199.7 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Jefferson Citycar car 1,199.7 mi
    21h 21m
    $219–317

  5. Bus to Albany County Airport, fly to Columbia Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Albanybus bus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ALB - COU
    9h 49m
    $237–833

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

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane BDL - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    9h 18m
    $270–861

  7. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain train
    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 48m
    $528–1,066

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus
    32h 3m
    $214–350

Springfield to Jefferson City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration28h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$321Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,089.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Jefferson City Station via Chicago Union Station in around 28h 32m.

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