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

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Jefferson City by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Columbia Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane PDX - COU
    8h 23m
    $253–813

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus
    2d 6h
    $267–539

  3. 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
    $302–632

  4. Drive 1,926.1 mi

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

  5. Fly 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
    $458–1,553

Portland to Jefferson City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$302Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Jefferson City via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Jefferson City in around 2d 6h.

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