There are 7 ways to get from Waco to Jefferson City by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly from Waco
best- Fly from Waco (ACT) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane ACT - COU
5h 4m$194–516Drive 645.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waco to Jefferson Citycar 645.2 mi
10h 45m$118–171Bus, train via Kansas City
- Take the bus from Waco to Dentonbus
- Take the bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain
18h 28m$177–308Bus, train
- Take the bus from Waco to Dallasbus
- Take the train from Dallas to St. Louistrain
- Take the train from St. Louis to Jefferson City Stationtrain
22h 3m$315–611Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Waco to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car
- Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane GRK - COU
5h 43m$172–497Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Waco to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airportbus
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane DFW - COU
5h 53m$187–510Bus
- Take the bus from Waco Bus Stop to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus
18h 33m$154–282
Waco to Jefferson City by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waco to Jefferson City is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Waco to Jefferson City is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $190 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Waco to Jefferson City. However, there are services departing from Waco Bus Stop and arriving at Jefferson City via Dallas Bus Station and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 33m.
The distance between Waco and Jefferson City is 605 miles. The road distance is 648.9 miles.
The best way to get from Waco to Jefferson City without a car is to bus and train via Kansas City which takes 18h 28m and costs $170 - $310.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Waco to Jefferson City, including transfers.
Waco to Jefferson City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Waco Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Waco to Jefferson City is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $190 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $290 and takes 18h 33m.
Waco to Jefferson City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waco to Jefferson City is 649 miles. It takes approximately 10h 45m to drive from Waco to Jefferson City.
What companies run services between Waco, TX, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?
American Airlines flies from Waco (ACT) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waco Bus Stop to Jefferson City via Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Jefferson City in around 18h 33m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Waco to Columbia Regional Airport via Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Dallas to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–470
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Jefferson City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Waco to Denton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Waco to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Waco Bus Stop to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Waco to Denton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Waco to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Waco to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Waco Bus Stop to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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