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How to get fromJoplin to Albanyby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane JLN - ALB
    6h 47m
    $177–769

  2. Bus, train via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    28h 48m
    $380–825

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    34h 50m
    $224–485

  4. Drive 1,297.5 mi

    1. Drive from Joplin to Albanycar car 1,297.5 mi
    22h 22m
    $237–342

  5. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane XNA - ALB
    8h 20m
    $287–1,048

  6. Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane SGF - ALB
    8h 55m
    $190–793

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    29h 14m
    $424–901

Joplin to Albany by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration28h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$380Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,175 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Albany County Airport (ALB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin Bus Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY via St Louis Bus Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 34h 50m.

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