How far is Austin from Jefferson City?

Austin and Jefferson City are 655 miles (1055 km) apart.

Bus Austin to Jefferson City from $178 | Compare & Save up to 10%

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Cheap buses leaving Tuesday

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: July 8 at 2:05pm
Departure city: Austin
Departure location: Downtown Austin
Arrival time: July 10 at 4:45pm
Destination city: Jefferson City
Destination location: Jefferson City
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 2h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: July 8 at 2:25pm
Departure city: Austin
Departure location: Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
Arrival time: July 9 at 4:45pm
Destination city: Jefferson City
Destination location: Jefferson City
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 2h
Departure time: July 8 at 2:25pm
Departure city: Austin
Departure location: Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
Arrival time: July 9 at 4:45pm
Destination city: Jefferson City
Destination location: Jefferson City
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 2h
Departure time: July 8 at 1:55pm
Departure city: Austin
Departure location: Austin South Congress
Arrival time: July 10 at 4:45pm
Destination city: Jefferson City
Destination location: Jefferson City
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 2h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Austin to Jefferson City.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$122 - $294	Average Duration1d 17h	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$156 - $205	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 96kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Austin 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, 1 hour 11 minutes and with fares starting at just $156, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1d 1hAverage Duration

$156Cheapest ticket

96kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Austin to Jefferson City: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$186

Average bus trip duration1d 17h

Number of daily buses5

Earliest bus departure9:20am

Distance653 miles (1053 km)

Latest bus departure10:50pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,085 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

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

3.5/59,385 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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.

Valley Transit

3.5/524 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi2.7

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, New York Trailways

Austin to Jefferson City Bus

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

You can expect to pay from $178 to $178 for a bus ticket from Austin to Jefferson City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $178 which is on 2025-07-08.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Austin to Jefferson City.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Austin to Jefferson City, get comfy and count the stars.

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

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Bus Tickets from Austin, TX, US to Jefferson City, MO

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