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

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

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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
    7h 19m
    $120–440

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    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 Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 2m
    $93–191

  3. 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
    $178–401

  4. Drive 649.7 mi

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

  5. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane FWA - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 3m
    $128–454

  6. 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 23m
    $210–689

  7. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 42m
    $103–216

Fort Wayne to Joplin by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 583.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wal-Mart to Joplin Bus Station via Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 15h 2m.

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