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Compare train and bus for St. Louis, MO to Jefferson City, MO
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St. Louis, MO to Jefferson City, 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 25m. 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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$36 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Jefferson City, MO:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from St. Louis, MO to Jefferson City, MO costing on average $41 (€34).
Other travel options to Jefferson City, MO take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 56m.
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How to get from St. Louis, MO to Jefferson City, MO by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from St. Louis, MO to Jefferson City, MO is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
311 Missouri River Runner8:10 AM2h25St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO10:35 AMJefferson City Station, Jefferson City, MO$361One-way0 transfers
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311 Missouri River Runner8:10 AM2h25St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO10:35 AMJefferson City Station, Jefferson City, MO$361One-way0 transfers
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311 Missouri River Runner8:10 AM2h25St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO10:35 AMJefferson City Station, Jefferson City, MO$361One-way0 transfers
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319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner3:11 PM2h25St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO5:36 PMJefferson City Station, Jefferson City, MO$711One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Jefferson City, MO:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from St. Louis, MO to Jefferson City, MO costing on average $41 (€34).
Other travel options to Jefferson City, MO take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 56m.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between St. Louis, MO and Jefferson City, MO as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO and arrive in Jefferson City Station, Jefferson City, MO.
- Buses mostly depart from St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) and arrive in Jefferson City, Eastland Dr (Greyhound Bus Station), MO.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Jefferson City, MO by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Jefferson City, MO by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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