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

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There are 6 ways to get from Tampa to Jefferson City by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Tampa to Columbia Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane TPA - COU
    8h 27m
    $202–662

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    24h 35m
    $196–375

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2d 1h
    $714–1,455

  4. Drive 1,089 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Jefferson Citycar car 1,089 mi
    20h 6m
    $199–288

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

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane TPA - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    7h 5m
    $557–2,152

  6. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SRQ - STL
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    9h 20m
    $308–971

Tampa to Jefferson City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 965 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tampa to Jefferson City Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 1h.

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