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

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There are 8 ways to get from Detroit to Joplin by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Detroit to Joplin Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane DTW - JLN
    6h 15m
    $110–568

  2. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane FNT - JLN
    10h 30m
    $97–430

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    17h 40m
    $225–490

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    18h 55m
    $144–274

  5. Drive  801.4 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Joplincar car 801.4 mi
    13h 35m
    $147–212

  6. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Drive from Detroit to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane LAN - JLN
    10h 12m
    $130–590

  7. Fly Detroit to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane DTW - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    6h 49m
    $225–897

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    19h 17m
    $236–456

Detroit to Joplin by train, foot, and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration17h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 714.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Joplin via Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 18h 55m.

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