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Dallas Museum of Art
Major encyclopedic art museum in the Arts District with strong collections from ancient to contemporary art and frequent special exhibitions.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Jefferson City, MO to Dallas, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $188. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 16h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $188, and a bus costs an average of $156.
Distance: 477 miles (768 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$192 Average price | $190 Average price Cheapest | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 2m Average total duration Fastest 16h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 49m Average total duration 24h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Jefferson City, MO to Dallas, TX:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Jefferson City, MO to Dallas, TX costing on average $192 (€155).
Other travel options to Dallas, TX take longer:
Train takes on average 24h 19m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $214 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $230 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $156 |
The table below shows live departures for Jefferson City, MO to Dallas, TX buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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![]() | 9:05 PM Jefferson City, MO | 20h25 | 5:30 PM Dallas, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Jefferson City, MO to Dallas, TX run on average 2 times per day, taking around 16h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $156 (€126) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 15:15, the last at 19:50. The fastest bus covers the 477 miles (768 km) distance in 20h 25m.
Distance 477 miles (768 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $156 (€126) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 20h 25m |
First bus 3:15 PM |
Last bus 7:50 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Major encyclopedic art museum in the Arts District with strong collections from ancient to contemporary art and frequent special exhibitions.
Large science and natural history museum known for interactive exhibits, dinosaur halls, engineering displays, and family-friendly programming.
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Active deck park linking downtown and Uptown, known for lawns, skyline views, events, and an easy central walking location.
Walkable neighborhood of independent shops, murals, and lively street scenes that is especially popular on social media.
Historic entertainment district famous for street art, music heritage, colorful murals, and energetic urban atmosphere.
Slow-smoked beef brisket with a peppery bark, central to North Texas barbecue culture and a must-try in Dallas.
Massive smoked beef ribs seasoned simply with salt and pepper, popular at Dallas barbecue joints for their rich flavor.
Tenderized beef steak breaded and fried, then covered in cream gravy; a classic Texas comfort dish found across Dallas.
Well-known upscale restaurant by chef Dean Fearing, celebrated for Southwestern flavors and refined Texas hospitality.
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Moderate for a large U.S. city. Food and transport are manageable, but hotels and upscale dining can be pricey.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and valets.
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