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 $181 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Jefferson City on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 22h	4:00pm	Jefferson City	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	4:00pm	Jefferson City	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	3d	4:00pm	Jefferson City	No tags
	Bus	4:55pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 21h	4:00pm	Jefferson City	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: 11/10/2025 PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Jefferson City

We recommend taking the train

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 $286, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1d 16hAverage Duration

1476 milesDistance

217kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$203 - $502	Average Duration2d 6h	CO₂ emissions 60kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$286 - $364	Average Duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 217kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 reviews

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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,349 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, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Los Angeles, US to Jefferson City, MO by bus

How far is Los Angeles from Jefferson City?

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

$259

11/16

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Today

$237

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11/19

$218

11/20

$222

11/21

$233

11/22

$222

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Jefferson City, MO was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $218

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 $218 to $268 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 $218 which is on 2025-11-19.