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How to get fromFort Madison to Joplinby train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, plane, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Fort Madison to Joplin by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
    7h 54m
    $97–191

  2. Drive  380.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Madison to Joplincar car 380.8 mi
    7h 6m
    $70–101

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Burlington IA to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    11h 16m
    $152–240

  4. Train, taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi taxi
    3. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane MLI - JLN
    8h 57m
    $219–590

  5. Fly Burlington Municipal Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane BRL - JLN
    4h 55m
    $130–461

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane ORD - JLN
    8h 23m
    $123–468

  7. Fly Burlington Municipal Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane BRL - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    7h 25m
    $230–800

Fort Madison to Joplin by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 371.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Fort Madison, IA, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Fort Madison to Joplin via Burlington IA, Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 11h 16m. Alternatively, Corporate Flight Management Inc and United Airlines fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) once daily.

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