There are 4 ways to get from Jefferson City to Joplin by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0175s
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
6h 33m$72–120Drive 200.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jefferson City to Joplincar 200.5 mi
3h 41m$37–53Train, bus
- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
7h 26m$91–169Fly
- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane COU - JLN
7h 38m$175–513
Jefferson City to Joplin by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jefferson City to Joplin is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Jefferson City to Joplin is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Jefferson City to Joplin. However, there are services departing from Jefferson City and arriving at Joplin via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Jefferson City and Joplin is 307 miles. The road distance is 201.6 miles.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Joplin without a car is to bus which takes 6h 33m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Jefferson City to Joplin, including transfers.
Jefferson City to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Jefferson City station.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Joplin is to bus which takes 6h 33m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $170 - $550 and takes 7h 38m.
Jefferson City to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jefferson City to Joplin is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Jefferson City to Joplin.
What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Joplin via Jefferson City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 44m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Joplin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Kansas City to Joplin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–65
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