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2 trains operate daily from Independence to Jefferson City. The train trip from Independence to Jefferson City is usually about 2 hours and 49 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak Missouri River Runner train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 48 minutes.
| Distance | 126 mi (202 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 48m |
| Lowest price | $28.00 |
| Trains per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 2 |
Average score for trains from Independence to Jefferson City
(Based on 3 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: I have not ridden the train for several years and just loved it. Plan to do it more often and encourage my sister-in-law to take the train instead of driving. Cons: The staff person who helped me was great! I appreciate him helping me get my luggage on and off the train--very helpful! Tips: Take the train.
5.0
We ended up having quit the delay and were about 2 hrs late to our destination. However, the conductors made our trip a great one even with the delays!!
2 train services operate from Independence to Jefferson City. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 2h 50m | $35.60 |
| Amtrak Missouri River Runner | 1 | 2h 48m | $31.00 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Independence to Jefferson City every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $28.
Amtrak Missouri River Runner is a daily passenger train service operated by Amtrak across Missouri. The 283-mile full journey runs alongside the Missouri River, providing excellent views for the journey. The Missouri Runner offers both standard and business-class tickets, and all passengers can enjoy onboard WiFi and a cafe service with food and drinks for sale.
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Independence to Jefferson City. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Independence at 8:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 4:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Independence twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Jefferson City with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Jefferson City to Independence.
There is one train station in Independence.
600 S Grand Ave
Jefferson City has one train station.
101 Jefferson St
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