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How to get fromJoplin to Cedar Rapidsby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Joplin to Cedar Rapids by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, or bus

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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 Iowa Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    10h 59m

  2. Drive 458.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joplin to Cedar Rapidscar car 458.4 mi
    8h 4m
    $84–121

  3. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane JLN - CID
    7h
    $85–397

  4. Bus via St. Louis Airport (STL)

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Saint Louisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    13h 59m

  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 The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane XNA - CID
    8h 44m
    $175–646

  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 The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SGF - CID
    8h 13m
    $115–429

Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 487.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Joplin to GTC Bay 9 via Kansas City, Des Moines, and Court St Transportation Center in around 10h 59m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) 3 times a day.

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