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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Columbia to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0175s
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
    6h 41m
    $150–214

  2. Drive 223.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fulton to Joplincar car 223.7 mi
    4h 4m
    $41–59

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
    7h 52m
    $186–288

  4. Fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane COU - JLN
    7h 51m
    $191–541

  5. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Fulton to Jefferson Citytaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    6h 58m
    $167–234

  6. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane COU - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    7h 21m
    $281–760

Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration9h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 302.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Fulton, MO, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Fulton to Joplin via Columbia, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 3 times a day.

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