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There are usually 2 daily train trips available from Lee's Summit to Jefferson City. Traveling by train from Lee's Summit to Jefferson City usually takes 2 hours and 32 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Missouri River Runner train can make the trip in 2 hours and 31 minutes.
| Distance | 121 mi (195 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 31m |
| Lowest price | $23.00 |
| Trains per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 2 |
Average score for trains from Lee's Summit to Jefferson City
(Based on 2 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Relaxing, thoroughly enjoyed the experience! Cons: Nothing.
4.0
Pros: Love riding the train from Lee’s Summit to Jeff City for a day trip vs driving. Perfect times of departure/arrival. Morning trip east was spot on time. Evening trip back west was slightly late, but nothing horrible. Spending 6 hours for a walking tour in Jeff City with lunch was perfect. Tips: We didn’t think about it, but the train has electrical outlets to charge your phones!
In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Lee's Summit to Jefferson City was $26.00. This is a fantastic deal for train travel. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to Jefferson City if you book your train tickets at least 21 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra $5.00.
2 train services operate from Lee's Summit to Jefferson City. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 2h 33m | $30.38 |
| Amtrak Missouri River Runner | 1 | 2h 31m | $27.50 |
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 Lee's Summit to Jefferson City every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $23.
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.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Lee's Summit to Jefferson City on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Saturday. Saturday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Lee's Summit at 9:00am 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 Lee's Summit 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 Lee's Summit.
There is one train station in Lee's Summit.
217 SW Main St
Jefferson City has one train station.
101 Jefferson St
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