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How to get fromCarthage to Poplar Bluffby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Carthage to Poplar Bluff by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Poplar Bluff Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    10h 42m
    $118–228
  2. Drive 243.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carthage to Poplar Bluffcar car 243.5 mi
    4h 17m
    $45–65
  3. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane JLN - PAH
    2. Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Poplar Bluffcar car
    6h 55m
    $118–461

Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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.

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