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Compare train and bus for Jefferson City, MO to St. Louis, MO
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jefferson City, MO to St. Louis, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, and a bus costs an average of $29.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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$32 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Jefferson City, MO to St. Louis, MO by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Jefferson City, MO to St. Louis, MO is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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316 Missouri River RunnerFastest
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FAQs: Travel from Jefferson City, MO to St. Louis, MO
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This is compared to other travel options from Jefferson City, MO to St. Louis, MO:
A train is $6 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Jefferson City, MO to St. Louis, MO costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Jefferson City, MO and St. Louis, MO as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Jefferson City Station, Jefferson City, MO and arrive in St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO.
- Buses mostly depart from Jefferson City, Eastland Dr (Greyhound Bus Station), MO and arrive in St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center).
- Travel with Amtrak to go to St. Louis, MO by train.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to St. Louis, MO by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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