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

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There are 7 ways to get from Dayton to Joplin by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane DAY - JLN
    7h 15m
    $135–718

  2. Drive 636.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dayton to Joplincar car 636.5 mi
    10h 43m
    $117–168

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    17h 46m
    $122–227

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    21h 47m
    $216–475

  5. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane DAY - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    8h 45m
    $275–1,197

  6. Bus, train via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    19h 2m
    $161–330

  7. Bus, train via St. Louis #2

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    20h 15m
    $162–332

Dayton to Joplin by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration17h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 611.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Dayton (DAY) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Joplin via Salem Av @ Marathon Gas Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 17h 46m.

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