There are 4 ways to get from Elk City to Joplin by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Elk City to Oklahoma Citybus OK City
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
6h 56m$106–167Drive 324.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elk City to Joplincar 324.3 mi
5h 12m$60–86Drive, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle
- Drive from Elk City to Lawton–Fort Sill Regional Airport (LAW)car
- Fly from Lawton–Fort Sill Regional Airport (LAW) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane LAW - XNA
- Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MO
8h 35m$163–544Drive, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus
- Drive from Elk City to Lawton–Fort Sill Regional Airport (LAW)car
- Fly from Lawton–Fort Sill Regional Airport (LAW) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane LAW - SGF
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus
8h 37m$107–411
Lawton–Fort Sill Regional Airport (LAW) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elk City to Joplin is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Elk City to Joplin is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs $55 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Elk City to Joplin station. However, there are services departing from Elk City and arriving at Joplin Bus Station via Oklahoma City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Elk City and Joplin is 346 miles. The road distance is 326.2 miles.
The best way to get from Elk City to Joplin without a car is to bus which takes 6h 56m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Elk City to Joplin, including transfers.
Elk City to Joplin bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Elk City station.
Elk City to Joplin bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Oklahoma City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elk City to Joplin is 326 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Elk City to Joplin.
There are 47+ hotels available in Joplin.
What companies run services between Elk City, OK, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Elk City to Joplin Bus Station via Elk City, Oklahoma City, and Oklahoma City Bus Station in around 6h 56m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lawton–Fort Sill Regional Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Lawton–Fort Sill Regional Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Elk City to Oklahoma City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Joplin Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Joplin Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-888-875-6287
- Website
- oatstransit.org
Shuttle from Jane, MO to Joplin, MO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.oatstransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.oatstransit.org/schedules
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