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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, while a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Jefferson City, MO to St. Louis, MO:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jefferson City, MO to St. Louis, MO costing on average $39 (€33).
Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
Tickets start at around $39 (€33) compared to roughly $26 (€22) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-12.66 (€-10.61). The journey takes 2h 32m versus 2h 4m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Jefferson City, MO to St. Louis, MO
How to get from Jefferson City, MO to St. Louis, MO by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Jefferson City, MO to St. Louis, MO is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:15 PM3h40Jefferson City, Eastland Dr (Greyhound Bus Station), MO10:55 PMSt. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:15 PM3h40Jefferson City, Eastland Dr (Greyhound Bus Station), MO10:55 PMSt. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 318 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner11:49 AM2h31Jefferson City Station, Jefferson City, MO2:20 PMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO$521One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 316 Missouri River Runner7:12 PM2h33Jefferson City Station, Jefferson City, MO9:45 PMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO$691One-way0 transfers
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AA33986:24 PM5h55Columbia Regional Airport12:19 AMSt. Louis Lambert International Airport$8021One-way1 transfer- AA2208+AA36556:00 AM4h50Columbia Regional Airport10:50 AMSt. Louis Lambert International Airport$8451One-way1 transfer
AA6468+AA36556:00 AM7h00Columbia Regional Airport1:00 PMSt. Louis Lambert International Airport$8451One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Jefferson City, MO to St. Louis, MO:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jefferson City, MO to St. Louis, MO costing on average $39 (€33).
Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Columbia Regional Airport and arrive in St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
- 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.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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