How far is Los Angeles from Jefferson City?

The distance separating Los Angeles and Jefferson City is 1479 miles (2386 km).

Bus Los Angeles to Jefferson City from $113 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Jefferson City on September 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	4:45pm	Jefferson City	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 5h	4:45pm	Jefferson City	No tags
	4:55pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 21h	4:45pm	Jefferson City	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	3d 1h	4:45pm	Jefferson City	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:40am	UCLA	2d 14h	4:45pm	Jefferson City	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Jefferson City on September 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	4:45pm	Jefferson City	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 5h	4:45pm	Jefferson City	No tags
	4:55pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 21h	4:45pm	Jefferson City	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	3d 1h	4:45pm	Jefferson City	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:40am	UCLA	2d 14h	4:45pm	Jefferson City	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Jefferson City.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$120 - $314	Average Duration2d 14h	CO₂ emissions 60kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$210 - $296	Average Duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 217kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Los Angeles to Jefferson City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Jefferson City. The journey takes about 1 day, 16 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $210, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1d 16hAverage Duration

$210Cheapest ticket

217kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Los Angeles, US to Jefferson City, MO: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$186

Average bus trip duration2d 14h

Number of daily buses7

Earliest bus departure12:25am

Distance1477 miles (2382 km)

Latest bus departure11:15pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,267 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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.

FlixBus

3.5/510,606 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Los Angeles to Jefferson City Bus

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The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Jefferson City, MO was searched and found on Sep 22, 2025 with a price of $113

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

You can expect to pay from $113 to $250 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Jefferson City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $113 which is on 2025-09-22.

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Los Angeles and Jefferson City!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Los Angeles to Jefferson City.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Los Angeles to Jefferson City that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from Los Angeles, US to Jefferson City, MO?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time2d 14h	Avg Price$186	Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 16h	Avg Price$247	Daily Departures2

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Bus Tickets from Los Angeles, US to Jefferson City, MO

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