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

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbus to Joplin by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane CMH - JLN
    7h
    $115–569

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    15h 40m
    $109–210

  3. Drive 699.9 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Joplincar car 699.9 mi
    11h 42m
    $128–185

  4. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane CMH - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 44m
    $128–594

  5. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane CMH - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    9h 5m
    $225–848

Columbus to Joplin by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration15h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 675.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Joplin Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 15h 40m.

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