How far is St. Louis from Jefferson City?

About 106 miles (170 km) separate St. Louis and Jefferson City.

Bus St. Louis to Jefferson City from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Jefferson City on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55am	Gateway Station	4h 5m	4:00pm	Jefferson City	CheapestFastest

Next departures for St. Louis to Jefferson City on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55am	Gateway Station	4h 5m	4:00pm	Jefferson City	CheapestFastest

Next departures for St. Louis to Jefferson City on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55am	Gateway Station	4h 5m	4:00pm	Jefferson City	CheapestFastest

Next departures for St. Louis to Jefferson City on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55am	Gateway Station	4h 5m	4:00pm	Jefferson City	CheapestFastest

Next departures for St. Louis to Jefferson City on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55am	Gateway Station	4h 5m	4:00pm	Jefferson City	CheapestFastest

Next departures for St. Louis to Jefferson City on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55am	Gateway Station	4h 5m	4:00pm	Jefferson City	CheapestFastest

Next departures for St. Louis to Jefferson City on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55am	Gateway Station	4h 5m	4:00pm	Jefferson City	CheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis 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 2 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

2h 25mAverage Duration

106 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$30 - $45	Average Duration4h 5m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$27 - $50	Average Duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,396 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.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from St. Louis to Jefferson City, MO by bus

How far is St. Louis 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

11/24

$37

11/25

$40

Today

$56

11/27

$38

11/28

$37

11/29

$37

11/30

$41

12/01

$31

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Jefferson City, MO was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $31

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

You can expect to pay from $31 to $56 for a bus ticket from St. Louis to Jefferson City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-12-01.