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Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
One of the largest art museums in the US, with major collections spanning antiquities to contemporary works across multiple buildings in the Museum District.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Jefferson City, MO to Houston, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $196. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 8h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $196, and a flight costs an average of $491.
Distance: 635 miles (1023 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$196 Average price Cheapest | $491 Average price | $155 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
24h 45m Average total duration 24h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 2m Average total duration Fastest 8h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Jefferson City, MO to Houston, TX:
A bus is $296 (€242) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jefferson City, MO to Houston, TX costing on average $491 (€402).
Other travel options to Houston, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 24h 15m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 24h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $196 |
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Buses from Jefferson City, MO to Houston, TX run on average 4 times per day, taking around 24h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $196 (€160) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 06:35, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 635 miles (1023 km) distance in 24h 15m.
Distance 635 miles (1023 km) |
Average bus duration 24h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $196 (€160) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 24h 15m |
First bus 6:35 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis/rideshares 10-15%, hotel staff USD 2-5, and round up for coffee only if desired.
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