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How to get fromCarthage to Springfieldby bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Carthage to Springfield by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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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 Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    8h 18m
    $98–183

  2. Drive 367.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carthage to Springfieldcar car 367.7 mi
    6h 10m
    $68–97

  3. Bus, train via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson 112 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    12h 33m
    $179–338

  4. Taxi to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Carthage to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane SGF - SPI
    5h 10m
    $182–503

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    8h 25m
    $83–144

  6. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane JLN - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    11h 41m
    $110–422

  7. Bus to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Fayettevillebus bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane XNA - SPI
    7h 39m
    $207–650

Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 400.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Carthage, MO, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Carthage to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Joplin Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 8h 25m.

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