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

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There are 5 ways to get from Joplin to Columbus by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane JLN - CMH
    7h 9m
    $135–618

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    16h 10m
    $105–215

  3. Drive 699.8 mi

    1. Drive from Joplin to Columbuscar car 699.8 mi
    11h 43m
    $128–185

  4. 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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane XNA - CMH
    8h 7m
    $225–897

  5. 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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane SGF - CMH
    8h 2m
    $138–642

Joplin to Columbus by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration16h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 676.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin Bus Station to Columbus via St Louis Bus Station in around 16h 10m.

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