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

The distance between Jefferson City and Philadelphia is around 1,010 miles (1,625km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Jefferson City to Philadelphia 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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Fly

Fly from Columbia (COU) to Philadelphia (PHL).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    $430
Operated by

American Airlines

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Train

Take the train to St. Louis, Chicago Union Station then Rockville Amtrak and then to Philadelphia.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $270
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Train and Bus

Take the train to St. Louis then take the bus to Philadelphia.

  • Duration24h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $165
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Philadelphia.

  • Duration16h 60m
  • Distance1,010 miles (1,625km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jefferson City and Philadelphia

There are several options for getting from Jefferson City to Philadelphia by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around $165 and will take around 24h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $430.

The distance between Jefferson City and Philadelphia is around 1,010 miles (1,625km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 913 miles (1,470km)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Jefferson City and Philadelphia by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jefferson City to Philadelphia is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx $430.

The cheapest way to travel between Jefferson City and Philadelphia, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around $165 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jefferson City and Philadelphia. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jefferson City to Philadelphia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St. Louis, Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak and UNION STATION station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

Amtrak, Amtrak Acela Express and Amtrak Northeast Regional run train services between Jefferson City and Philadelphia. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 2h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Jefferson City and Philadelphia. We recommend that you fly from Columbia (COU) to Philadelphia (PHL). instead which will take 4h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Jefferson City and Philadelphia. Flights depart from Columbia (COU) and arrive at Philadelphia (PHL) - via Chicago O'Hare (ORD). The flight takes around 3h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Jefferson City to Philadelphia. There is however a flight that goes via Chicago O'Hare (ORD). This services will take at least 4h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Jefferson City to Philadelphia typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from Columbia (COU) and and arrive into Philadelphia (PHL).

The closest major airport to Philadelphia is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) (PHL) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Philadelphia. Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) (TTN) and Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) (ACY) 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 Philadelphia. The distance is around 1,010 miles (1,625km) by road and it will take around 16h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jefferson City to Philadelphia is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around $430.

How do I get from Jefferson City to Philadelphia

Compare travel optionsbetween Jefferson City and Philadelphia

Transport options from Jefferson City to Philadelphia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 30m
$430
hourly1,643km (1,021 miles)
Train
1 day 2h
$270
once daily2,097km (1,303 miles)
Train and Bus
24h 35m
$165
once daily1,686km (1,048 miles)
Drive
16h 60m
$100
on demand1,625km (1,010 miles)

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Airports near Philadelphia

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

PHL
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
International Airport
Distance
7 miles (11km) from Philadelphia
TTN
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29 miles (47km) from Philadelphia
ACY
Atlantic City International Airport (ACY)
International Airport
Distance
47 miles (75km) from Philadelphia