The distance between Memphis and Jefferson City is around 402 miles (647km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Memphis to Jefferson City by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Jefferson City → Memphis if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Columbia (COU).
American Airlines
Take the bus to St Louis and then to Jefferson City.
Greyhound USA
Take the train to Carbondale then take the bus to St Louis then take the train to Jefferson City Amtrak Station.
There are several options for getting from Memphis to Jefferson City by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $95 and will take around 9h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $655.
The distance between Memphis and Jefferson City is around 402 miles (647km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 264 miles (425km)
It takes around 8h 50m to get from Memphis and Jefferson City by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Memphis to Jefferson City is to fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx $655.
The cheapest way to travel between Memphis and Jefferson City, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $95 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Memphis and Jefferson City. We recommend that you fly from Memphis (MEM) to Columbia (COU). instead which will take 5hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Memphis and Jefferson City. It typically takes around 9h 5m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Memphis to Jefferson City. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Airways Transit Center, St Louis and Jefferson City. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 5m.
Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Memphis and Jefferson City. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Memphis and Jefferson City. Flights depart from Memphis (MEM) and arrive at Columbia (COU) - via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). The flight takes around 3h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Memphis to Jefferson City. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). This services will take at least 5hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Memphis to Jefferson City typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Memphis (MEM) and and arrive into Columbia (COU).
The closest major airport to Jefferson City is Columbia Regional Airport (COU) (COU) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Jefferson City. St. Louis International Airport (STL) (STL) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) (MCI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Memphis and Jefferson City. The distance is around 402 miles (647km) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Memphis to Jefferson City is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around $105.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 5hrs | $655 | hourly | 1,544km (960 miles) |
Bus | 9h 5m | $95 | once daily | 798km (496 miles) |
Train and Bus | 8h 50m | $105 | once daily | 717km (445 miles) |
Drive | 6h 40m | $40 | on demand | 647km (402 miles) |
American Airlines
Air Choice One
Southwest Airlines
Delta
United Airlines
Greyhound USA
The following major airports near Jefferson City offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.