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How to get fromAmes to Joplinby bus, car, taxi, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Ames to Joplin by bus, car, taxi, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    8h 55m
    $122–182

  2. Drive 371.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Joplincar car 371.2 mi
    6h 34m
    $68–98

  3. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane FOD - JLN
    6h 39m
    $238–597

  4. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane DSM - JLN
    6h 30m
    $215–856

  5. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane DSM - XNA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    8h 30m
    $315–1,135

  6. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane DSM - SGF
    3. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 39m
    $219–831

Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 389.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Joplin via Des Moines, Kansas City, and Joplin in around 8h 55m.

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