What is the travel distance from Columbia to Jefferson City?

About 30 miles (48 km) separate Columbia and Jefferson City.

Bus Columbia to Jefferson City from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Columbia to Jefferson City on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:25pm	Columbia Wabash Station	1h 10m	4:35pm	Jefferson City	No tags
Bus	3:55pm	Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop	40m	4:35pm	Jefferson City	No tags
Bus	3:25pm	Columbia Wabash Station	1h 10m	4:35pm	Jefferson City	No tags
Bus	3:55pm	Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop	40m	4:35pm	Jefferson City	No tags
Bus	3:25pm	Columbia Wabash Station	1h 10m	4:35pm	Jefferson City	No tags

Get from Columbia to Jefferson City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

45mAverage Duration

33 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound

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Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Columbia, MO to Jefferson City, MO by bus

What is the travel distance from Columbia to Jefferson City?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/12

$10

11/13

$12

Today

$12

11/15

$13

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The cheapest trip from Columbia, MO to Jefferson City, MO was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $10

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Columbia, MO to Jefferson City, MO, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $10 to $13 for a bus ticket from Columbia, MO to Jefferson City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-11-15.