There are 3 ways to get from Carthage to Poplar Bluff by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the train from St. Louis to Poplar Bluff Stationtrain Texas Eagle
10h 42m$118–228Drive 243.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carthage to Poplar Bluffcar 243.5 mi
4h 17m$45–65Fly, drive
- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane JLN - PAH
- Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Poplar Bluffcar
6h 55m$118–461
Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carthage to Poplar Bluff is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Carthage to Poplar Bluff is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $40 - $65.
The distance between Carthage and Poplar Bluff is 483 miles. The road distance is 244.9 miles.
The best way to get from Carthage to Poplar Bluff without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 42m and costs $110 - $230.
It takes approximately 10h 42m to get from Carthage to Poplar Bluff, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Carthage to Poplar Bluff is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Carthage to Poplar Bluff.
There are 10+ hotels available in Poplar Bluff.
What companies run services between Carthage, MO, USA and Poplar Bluff, MO, USA?
There is no direct connection from Carthage to Poplar Bluff. However, you can take the taxi to Joplin Bus Station, take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, walk to St. Louis, then take the train to Poplar Bluff Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Carthage to Poplar Bluff in around 4h 17m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Barkley Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Poplar Bluff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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