How far is Jefferson City from Springfield?

The distance between the two cities is 160 miles (258 km).

Bus Jefferson City to Springfield from $41 | Compare & Save up to 50%

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One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: July 3 at 7:15pm
Departure city: Jefferson City
Departure location: Jefferson City
Arrival time: July 4 at 1:15am
Destination city: Springfield
Destination location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Jefferson City to Springfield.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$65 - $65	Average Duration6h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$41 - $81	Average Duration4h 54m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Jefferson City to Springfield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Springfield. The journey takes about 4 hours 54 minutes and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

4h 54mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest ticket

23kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Jefferson City to Springfield: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$65

Average bus trip duration6h

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure7:15pm

Distance160 miles (257 km)

Jefferson City to Springfield Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Jefferson City to Springfield, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Jefferson City to Springfield, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Jefferson City to Springfield that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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Bus from Jefferson City to Springfield

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