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

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There are 6 ways to get from Fort Wayne to Joplin by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane FWA - JLN
    5h 54m
    $120–440

  2. Drive 649.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Wayne to Joplincar car 649.7 mi
    10h 51m
    $119–172

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ft Wayne Citilink Central 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
    16h 52m
    $123–236

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    17h 55m
    $178–391

  5. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane FWA - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    7h 10m
    $210–739

  6. Bus, train via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    20h 46m
    $239–512

Fort Wayne to Joplin by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 583.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Fort Wayne, IN, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines flies from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wal-Mart to Joplin via Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 16h 52m.

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