How to travel from Jefferson City to Fort Worth, United States of America

The distance between Jefferson City and Fort Worth is around 540 miles (870km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Jefferson City to Fort Worth by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Columbia (COU) to Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW) then take the train to Fort Worth Central Station.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time1h 60m
  • Typical cost
    $435
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Kansas City then Dallas and then to Ft Worth.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $140
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.

  • Duration9h 60m
  • Distance578 miles (931km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jefferson City and Fort Worth

There are several options for getting from Jefferson City to Fort Worth by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $140 and will take around 16h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $435.

The distance between Jefferson City and Fort Worth is around 540 miles (870km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 496 miles (798km)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Jefferson City and Fort Worth by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jefferson City to Fort Worth is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx $435.

The cheapest way to travel between Jefferson City and Fort Worth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $140 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jefferson City and Fort Worth. We recommend that you fly from Columbia (COU) to Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW) then take the train to Fort Worth Central Station. instead which will take 3h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jefferson City and Fort Worth. It typically takes around 16h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jefferson City to Fort Worth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jefferson City, Kansas City, Dallas, Ft Worth and Camp Bowie & Montgomery. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 55m.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Jefferson City and Fort Worth. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jefferson City to Fort Worth. We recommend that you fly from Columbia (COU) to Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW) then take the train to Fort Worth Central Station. instead which will take 3h 60m.

The closest major airport to Fort Worth is Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) (DFW) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Fort Worth. Dallas Love Field (DAL) (DAL) 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 Fort Worth. The distance is around 578 miles (931km) by road and it will take around 9h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jefferson City to Fort Worth is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around $435.

How do I get from Jefferson City to Fort Worth

Compare travel optionsbetween Jefferson City and Fort Worth

Transport options from Jefferson City to Fort Worth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 60m
$435
hourly870km (540 miles)
Bus
16h 55m
$140
once daily1,243km (772 miles)
Drive
9h 60m
$57
on demand931km (578 miles)

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Airports near Fort Worth

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

DFW
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
International Airport
Distance
20 miles (32km) from Fort Worth
DAL
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29 miles (46km) from Fort Worth
ACT
Waco Municipal Airport (ACT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
79 miles (128km) from Fort Worth