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

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There are 9 ways to get from Detroit to Joplin by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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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
    7h 10m
    $105–488

  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 35m
    $98–422

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    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 Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 5m
    $131–255

  4. Train, bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 27m
    $227–468

  5. Drive 801.4 mi

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

  6. 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 53m
    $195–747

  7. Fly Detroit to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane DTW - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 48m
    $119–504

  8. 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 55m
    $284–553

  9. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 30m
    $145–263

Detroit to Joplin by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 714.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Joplin Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 17h 5m.

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