What is the distance between Jefferson City and Columbia?

Jefferson City and Columbia are 30 miles (48 km) apart.

Bus Jefferson City to Columbia from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Jefferson City to Columbia on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:15pm	Jefferson City	1h 5m	8:20pm	Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15pm	Jefferson City	40m	7:55pm	Columbia Wabash Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 11:09 AM CST.

Get from Jefferson City to Columbia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

40mAverage Duration

30 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 Jefferson City, MO to Columbia, MO by bus

What is the distance between Jefferson City and Columbia?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$10

11/16

$11

Today

$10

11/18

$8

11/19

$9

11/20

$12

11/21

$9

11/22

$9

The cheapest trip from Jefferson City, MO to Columbia, MO was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $8

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

You can expect to pay from $8 to $12 for a bus ticket from Jefferson City, MO to Columbia, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-11-18.