There are 6 ways to get from Albuquerque to Joplin by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle
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Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane ABQ - JLN
5h 54m$113–567Train, bus
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
22h 5m$281–595Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus
22h 50m$192–328Drive 755.4 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Joplincar 755.4 mi
11h 43m$138–200Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane SAF - JLN
6h 54m$174–541Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane ABQ - XNA
- Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MO
8h 11m$223–846
Albuquerque to Joplin by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Joplin is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 11h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Joplin is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to Joplin. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at Joplin via Tulsa and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 50m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Joplin is 707 miles. The road distance is 759.8 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Joplin without a car is to train and bus which takes 22h 5m and costs $280 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Albuquerque to Joplin, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Joplin is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $330 and takes 22h 50m.
Albuquerque to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tulsa Bus Station.
Joplin is 1h ahead of Albuquerque. It is currently 7:10 AM in Albuquerque and 8:10 AM in Joplin.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Joplin via Tulsa and Kansas City in around 22h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Joplin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Tulsa to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Kansas City to Joplin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Joplin is 760 miles. It takes approximately 11h 43m to drive from Albuquerque to Joplin.
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