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

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

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  1. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Detroit, bus

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    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane JLN - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    6h 50m
    $122–585

  2. 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
    $219–541

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus
    20h 8m
    $179–281

  4. Drive  786 mi

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

  5. 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 Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    6h 48m
    $182–714

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

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane JLN - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    12h 24m
    $135–508

  7. 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
    $209–456

Joplin to Ann Arbor by bus, foot, and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration17h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$219Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 727.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Joplin to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 20h 8m.

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