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

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.

4 routes found

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.

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Fly

Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Columbia (COU).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $655
Operated by

American Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to St Louis and then to Jefferson City.

  • Duration9h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $95
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Carbondale then take the bus to St Louis then take the train to Jefferson City Amtrak Station.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $105
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Drive

Drive to Jefferson City.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance402 miles (647km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Memphis and Jefferson City

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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.

How do I get from Memphis to Jefferson City

Compare travel optionsbetween Memphis and Jefferson City

Transport options from Memphis to Jefferson City
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
5hrs
$655
hourly1,544km (960 miles)
Bus
9h 5m
$95
once daily798km (496 miles)
Train and Bus
8h 50m
$105
once daily717km (445 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
$40
on demand647km (402 miles)

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Airports near Jefferson City

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

COU
Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
17 miles (27km) from Jefferson City
STL
St. Louis International Airport (STL)
International Airport
Distance
97 miles (157km) from Jefferson City
MCI
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
International Airport
Distance
146 miles (234km) from Jefferson City