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How to get fromPortland to Jefferson Cityby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, shuttle or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Jefferson City by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane PDX - COU
    7h 42m
    $232–812

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2d 6h

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus
    2d 19h

  4. Drive 1,926.1 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Jefferson Citycar car 1,926.1 mi
    30h 39m
    $352–508

  5. Fly Portland International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane PDX - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    8h 10m
    $427–1,552

  6. Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly to Columbia Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain train
    2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane EUG - COU
    10h 20m

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Jefferson City Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 6h.

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