There are 4 ways to get from Joplin to Cedar Rapids by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Joplin Regional Airport
best- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane JLN - CID
5h 53m$85–407Drive 458.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joplin to Cedar Rapidscar 458.5 mi
8h 5m$84–121Bus
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
11h 29mShuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane XNA - CID
8h 22m$145–496
Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Cedar Rapids is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Cedar Rapids is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $85 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Cedar Rapids. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at GTC Bay 9 via Kansas City Bus Station, Des Moines and Court St Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
The distance between Joplin and Cedar Rapids is 378 miles. The road distance is 461.2 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to Cedar Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 11h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Joplin to Cedar Rapids, including transfers.
Joplin to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
The best way to get from Joplin to Cedar Rapids is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $85 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 29m.
Joplin to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Cedar Rapids is 461 miles. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Joplin to Cedar Rapids.
What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin to GTC Bay 9 via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, Des Moines, and Court St Transportation Center in around 11h 29m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
- Phone
- +1-888-875-6287
- Website
- Oats Transit
Shuttle from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Oats Transit
- Schedules at
- Oats Transit Schedules
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