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Missouri State Museum
A major state museum inside the Capitol, with exhibits on Missouri history, culture, archaeology, and natural resources.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€55
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€55
Fastest journey on Sep 20
2 h 31 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
2 h 32 m
Trains on Sep 20
2
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lee's Summit, MO to Jefferson City, MO is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lee's Summit, MO to Jefferson City, MO will cost around €55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €55.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 2 trains from Lee's Summit, MO to Jefferson City, MO, including 2 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 195 km distance in an average of 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 31 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 2 h 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lee's Summit, MO to Jefferson City, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €24, while a bus costs an average of €31.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€24 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price | €22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lee's Summit, MO to Jefferson City, MO:
A train is €7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lee's Summit, MO to Jefferson City, MO costing on average €31.
Other travel options to Jefferson City, MO take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
Tickets start at around €24 compared to roughly €22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-2.34. The journey takes 2h 32m versus 2h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Lee's Summit, MO to Jefferson City, MO trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:41 PM Lee's Summit, MO | 2h31 | 7:12 PM Jefferson City, MO | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Lee's Summit, MO to Jefferson City, MO run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €23 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 10:35, the last at 17:36. The fastest train covers the 121 miles (195 km) distance in 2h 31m.
Distance 121 miles (195 km) |
Average train duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 31m |
First train 10:35 AM |
Last train 5:36 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 6 days |
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A major state museum inside the Capitol, with exhibits on Missouri history, culture, archaeology, and natural resources.
A prison museum with artifacts and exhibits that add context to tours of the historic penitentiary site.
A campus museum featuring changing art exhibitions and educational displays in an accessible university setting.
A scenic riverfront park with walking trails, the Bicentennial Bridge, gardens, and Missouri River views near downtown.
A large city park with trails, sports areas, wooded scenery, and family-friendly outdoor space popular with locals.
A central green space by the Capitol used for walks, events, and close-up views of major civic buildings and memorials.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lee's Summit, MO to Jefferson City, MO by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Jefferson City, MO, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lee's Summit, MO to Jefferson City, MO trains use the Lee's Summit Station to Jefferson City Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Lee's Summit, MO and Jefferson City, MO train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lee's Summit Station has practical services for this route, including Dining and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Lee's Summit Station.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lee's Summit Station.
Jefferson City Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Jefferson City Station.
Ticket office support is available at Jefferson City Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Jefferson City Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Jefferson City Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Jefferson City, Fairfield Inn & Suites Jefferson City, Capitol Plaza Hotel.
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