There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Jefferson City by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or shuttle
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Louis to Jefferson City Stationtrain Missouri River Runner / ...
3h 56m$38–82Drive 115.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Jefferson Citycar 115.9 mi
2h 10m$22–31Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus Greyhound US0175s
5h 33m$35–65Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Jefferson City115.9 mi
2h 10mShuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, MissouriJefferson City
2h$135–150
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Jefferson City by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Jefferson City is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Jefferson City is to shuttle which takes 2h and costs $135 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Jefferson City. However, there are services departing from Saint Louis and arriving at Jefferson City via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis Airport (STL) station to Jefferson City station. However, there are services departing from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station and arriving at Jefferson City Station via St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Jefferson City is 136 miles. The road distance is 116.6 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Jefferson City without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Jefferson City, including transfers.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Jefferson City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Jefferson City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Jefferson City is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Jefferson City Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson City once daily. Tickets cost $25–50 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Jefferson City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 573-368-4656
- [email protected]
- Website
- USA Express
Shuttle from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missouri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $135–150
- Website
- USA Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Jefferson City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Jefferson City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Jefferson City station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Jefferson City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jefferson City Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) to Jefferson City is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Jefferson City.
There are 19+ hotels available in Jefferson City.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Jefferson City. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






