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How to get fromCedar Rapids to Joplinby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane CID - JLN
    6h 54m
    $154–768

  2. Drive 458.5 mi

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    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Joplincar car 458.5 mi
    8h 6m
    $84–121

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    11h 51m

  4. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane CID - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 47m
    $184–812

  5. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane CID - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    8h 8m
    $264–1,096

  6. Bus via St. Louis Airport (STL)

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Saint Louisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 36m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 374.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Joplin via Iowa City, Des Moines, and Kansas City in around 11h 51m.

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