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There are 8 ways to get from El Paso to Joplin by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane ELP - JLN
    9h 40m
    $180–708

  2. Drive  883.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Paso to Joplincar car 883.9 mi
    15h 18m
    $162–233

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
    22h 15m
    $189–251

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    27h 9m
    $312–681

  5. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane ELP - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    9h 25m
    $290–1,087

  6. Fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane plane ELP - FSM
    2. Take the bus from Fort Smith Van Buren to Joplinbus bus
    11h 44m
    $187–665

  7. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ELP - SGF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Neosho Casey'sshuttle bus
    11h 17m
    $169–673

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from El Paso Station to Longviewtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Texarkanabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Joplinbus bus
    36h 43m
    $366–740

El Paso to Joplin by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 802.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between El Paso, TX, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Paso to Joplin via 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, and Kansas City in around 22h 15m.

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