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How to get fromAbilene to Joplinby plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Abilene to Joplin by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Abilene (ABI) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane ABI - JLN
    5h 41m
    $128–514

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Abilene to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 30m
    $84–167

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Abilene to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fort Worth to Oklahoma Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 27m
    $118–248

  4. Drive 502.6 mi

    1. Drive from Abilene to Joplincar car 502.6 mi
    8h 29m
    $92–133

  5. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Abilene (ABI) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane ABI - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    6h 8m
    $158–533

  6. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Abilene (ABI) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ABI - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 33m
    $102–409

  7. Fly to Tulsa International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Abilene (ABI) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane plane ABI - TUL
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 13m
    $120–557

  8. Bus via Oklahoma City

    1. Take the bus from Abilene to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 15m
    $120–199

Abilene to Joplin by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 451.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Abilene, TX, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines flies from Abilene (ABI) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Abilene to Joplin Bus Station via Dallas Bus Station and Tulsa Bus Station in around 13h 30m.

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