There are 7 ways to get from Joplin to Flint by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Bishop International Airport
best- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane JLN - FNT
9h 19m$113–455Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Mbs International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane JLN - MBS
- Take the bus from Saginaw to Flintbus
8h 33m$112–463Bus, train
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
17h 54m$204–471Bus, train via Flint
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flintbus
19h 5m$184–386Drive 813.4 mi
- Drive from Joplin to Flintcar 813.4 mi
13h 42m$149–215Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane XNA - FNT
7h 12m$193–624Bus
- 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 Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus
21h 2m$189–291
Joplin to Flint by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Flint is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 13h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Flint is to shuttle and fly which takes 7h 12m and costs $190 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Flint station. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Kansas City Bus Station, Des Moines and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 2m.
The distance between Joplin and Flint is 711 miles. The road distance is 818.1 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to Flint without a car is to bus and train which takes 17h 54m and costs $200 - $480.
It takes approximately 9h 19m to get from Joplin to Flint, including transfers.
Joplin to Flint bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
The best way to get from Joplin to Flint is to fly which takes 9h 19m and costs $110 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $300 and takes 21h 2m.
Joplin to Flint bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Flint is 1h ahead of Joplin. It is currently 10:27 PM in Joplin and 11:27 PM in Flint.
What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Flint, MI, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin to Flint Amtrak Station via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 21h 2m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Bishop International Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Mbs International Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–260
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
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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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Flint is 818 miles. It takes approximately 13h 42m to drive from Joplin to Flint.
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