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

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There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Joplin by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Boston Logan Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane BOS - JLN
    5h 56m
    $135–555

  2. Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane PVD - JLN
    8h 41m
    $133–582

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    34h 56m
    $422–922

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    37h 15m
    $251–474

  5. Drive 1,434 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Joplincar car 1,434 mi
    25h 8m
    $262–378

  6. Fly Boston Logan Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane BOS - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    8h 5m
    $257–912

Boston to Joplin by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration34h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$422Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,299.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Joplin via Newark Penn Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 37h 15m.

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