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How to get fromJoplin to Amesby bus, car, plane, shuttle, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Joplin to Ames by bus, car, plane, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    8h 25m
    $121–182

  2. Drive 370.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joplin to Amescar car 370.8 mi
    6h 35m
    $68–98

  3. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane JLN - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 12m
    $223–855

  4. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane JLN - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    10h 53m
    $233–605

  5. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane XNA - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    8h 27m
    $333–1,184

  6. Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SGF - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    8h 11m
    $226–880

Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 385.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Joplin to Ames via Joplin, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 8h 25m.

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