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

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

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane BUF - JLN
    9h 13m
    $105–488

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station 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
    24h 24m
    $272–767

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus 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
    25h 30m
    $175–320

  4. Drive  1,020.6 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Joplincar car 1,020.6 mi
    17h 16m
    $187–269

  5. Bus to Rochester, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane ROC - JLN
    10h 57m
    $172–757

  6. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane BUF - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    8h 47m
    $215–847

Buffalo to Joplin by train, foot, and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration24h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$272Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 941 mi
  • Duration: 9h 13m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Joplin via Columbus, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 25h 30m.

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