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How to get fromJoplin to Ann Arborby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Joplin to Ann Arbor by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Detroit, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane JLN - DTW
    2. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to Blake Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 40m
    $120–530

  2. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane JLN - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    12h 19m
    $108–432

  3. 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 Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain train
    16h 24m
    $211–436

  4. 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 Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus
    17h 43m
    $181–291

  5. Drive 786 mi

    1. Drive from Joplin to Ann Arborcar car 786 mi
    13h 18m
    $144–208

  6. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane XNA - DTW
    3. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to Blake Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 29m
    $210–809

  7. Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SGF - DTW
    3. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to Blake Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 31m
    $128–545

  8. 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 Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain train
    17h 5m
    $259–511

  9. Bus, train #2

    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 bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus
    17h 5m
    $269–471

Joplin to Ann Arbor by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration16h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 718.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Joplin Bus Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 17h 43m.

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