How to travel from Jefferson City to Dallas, United States of America

The distance between Jefferson City and Dallas is around 534 miles (859km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Jefferson City to Dallas by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Columbia (COU) to Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 60m
  • Typical cost
    $430
Operated by

American Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Kansas City and then to Dallas.

  • Duration15h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $125
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train

Take the train to St. Louis and then to Dallas.

  • Duration18hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $130
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Drive

Drive to Dallas.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Distance550 miles (885km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jefferson City and Dallas

There are several options for getting from Jefferson City to Dallas by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $125 and will take around 15h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $430.

The distance between Jefferson City and Dallas is around 534 miles (859km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 477 miles (768km)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Jefferson City and Dallas by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jefferson City to Dallas is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx $430.

The cheapest way to travel between Jefferson City and Dallas, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $125 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jefferson City and Dallas. It typically takes around 18hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jefferson City to Dallas. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St. Louis. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18hrs.

Amtrak run train services between Jefferson City and Dallas. Trains depart once daily and will take around 18hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jefferson City and Dallas. It typically takes around 15h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jefferson City to Dallas. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jefferson City and Kansas City. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 55m.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Jefferson City and Dallas. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Jefferson City and Dallas. Flights depart from Columbia (COU) and arrive at Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). The flight takes around 1h 60m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Jefferson City and Dallas with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 60m.

American Airlines fly between Jefferson City and Dallas. Flights depart from Columbia (COU) and and arrive into Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). These flights usually take around 1h 60m.

The flight from Jefferson City to Dallas typically takes around 1h 60m. Flights depart from Columbia (COU) and and arrive into Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW).

The closest major airport to Dallas is Dallas Love Field (DAL) (DAL) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Dallas. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) (DFW) and Waco Municipal Airport (ACT) (ACT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Jefferson City and Dallas. The distance is around 550 miles (885km) by road and it will take around 9h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jefferson City to Dallas is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around $430.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jefferson City and Dallas

Transport options from Jefferson City to Dallas
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 40m
$430
every 30 mins859km (534 miles)
Bus
15h 55m
$125
once daily1,187km (737 miles)
Train
18hrs
$130
once daily1,329km (826 miles)
Drive
9h 30m
$55
on demand885km (550 miles)

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Airports near Dallas

The following major airports near Dallas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

DAL
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6 miles (9km) from Dallas
DFW
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
International Airport
Distance
16 miles (26km) from Dallas
ACT
Waco Municipal Airport (ACT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
84 miles (136km) from Dallas