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How to get fromJoplin to Elk Cityby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Joplin to Elk City by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oklahoma City to Elk Citybus bus
    14h 5m
    $168–252

  2. Drive  324 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joplin to Elk Citycar car 324 mi
    5h 11m
    $60–86

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Newton Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Newton Station to Oklahoma Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Oklahoma City to Elk Citybus bus
    15h 20m

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  • Distance: 642.1 mi
  • Duration: 14h 5m

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Elk City, OK, USA?

You can take a bus from Joplin to Elk City via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, Oklahoma City Bus Station, Oklahoma City, and Elk City in around 14h 5m.

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