What is the cheapest way to get from Joplin to Fort Leonard Wood?

The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Fort Leonard Wood is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Joplin to Fort Leonard Wood?

The fastest way to get from Joplin to Fort Leonard Wood is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $29 - $45.

How far is it from Joplin to Fort Leonard Wood?

The distance between Joplin and Fort Leonard Wood is 385 miles. The road distance is 161.3 miles.

How do I travel from Joplin to Fort Leonard Wood without a car?

The best way to get from Joplin to Fort Leonard Wood without a car is to shuttle and taxi which takes 5h 46m and costs $120 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Joplin to Fort Leonard Wood?

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Joplin to Fort Leonard Wood, including transfers.

Can I drive from Joplin to Fort Leonard Wood?

Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Fort Leonard Wood is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Joplin to Fort Leonard Wood.

Where can I stay near Fort Leonard Wood?

There are 36+ hotels available in Fort Leonard Wood.

Joplin to Fort Leonard Wood - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Joplin to Fort Leonard Wood by bus, car, shuttle, taxi, or train

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Bus, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus
3. Drive from Jefferson City to Fort Leonard Woodcar
8h 27m
$80–127
Drive 160.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Joplin to Fort Leonard Woodcar 160.3 mi
2h 49m
$30–43
Shuttle, taxi
1. Take a shuttle bus from Neosho Casey's to Springfieldshuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Mountain Groveshuttle
3. Take the taxi from Mountain Grove to Fort Leonard Woodtaxi
5h 46m
$128–164
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain
3. Drive from Jefferson City Station to Fort Leonard Woodcar
9h 2m
$108–193

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Distance: 382.5 mi
Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Fort Leonard Wood, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Joplin to Fort Leonard Wood. However, you can take the bus to Kansas City, walk to Kansas City Bus Station, take the bus to Jefferson City, then drive to Fort Leonard Wood. Alternatively, you can drive from Joplin to Fort Leonard Wood in around 2h 49m.

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