There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Joplin by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
6h 40m$67–116Drive 341.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Joplincar 341.7 mi
5h 55m$63–91Fly to Joplin Regional Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane DSM - JLN
4h 57m$126–587Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane DSM - XNA
- Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MO
6h 57m$241–916
Des Moines to Joplin by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Joplin is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Joplin is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Joplin. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Joplin via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Des Moines and Joplin is 350 miles. The road distance is 343.7 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Joplin without a car is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Des Moines to Joplin, including transfers.
Des Moines to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Joplin is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $600 and takes 4h 57m.
Des Moines to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Joplin is 344 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Des Moines to Joplin.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Des Moines to Joplin via Kansas City Bus Station and Kansas City in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Des Moines to Joplin Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Des Moines to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Des Moines to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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