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

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There are 7 ways to get from Tucson to Jefferson City by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Columbia Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane TUS - COU
    7h 5m
    $220–710

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus
    30h 20m
    $241–331

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    34h 19m
    $399–898

  4. Drive  1,337.7 mi

    1. Drive from Tucson to Jefferson Citycar car 1,337.7 mi
    22h 31m
    $245–353

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

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane TUS - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    9h 19m
    $315–1,000

  6. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Saint Louisbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    41h 12m
    $382–556

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2d 1h
    $533–1,175

Tucson to Jefferson City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration34h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$399Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,180 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway/Country Club to Jefferson City via Downtown Ronstadt Center, 6th Av/District, 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson, El Paso, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, Kansas City Bus Station, and Jefferson City in around 30h 20m.

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