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There are 7 ways to get from Helena to Joplin by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Helena Regional Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane HLN - JLN
    8h 26m
    $124–509

  2. Drive to Gallatin Field Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Drive from Helena to Bozeman-Airport-BZNcar car
    2. Fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane BZN - JLN
    7h 56m
    $115–440

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Helena, MT to Butte, MTbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus bus
    5. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    32h 15m
    $369–561

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Helena, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    39h
    $493–970

  5. Drive 1,402.5 mi

    1. Drive from Helena to Joplincar car 1,402.5 mi
    22h 7m
    $256–370

  6. Fly Helena Regional Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane HLN - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    7h 49m
    $234–808

  7. Fly Helena Regional Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane HLN - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 53m
    $147–554

Helena to Joplin by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration32h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$369Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,116.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Helena, MT, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines flies from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helena, MT to Joplin via Butte, Billings, Sioux Falls, and Kansas City in around 32h 15m.

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