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How to get fromJoplin to Galenaby bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Joplin to Galena by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, taxi, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kennedy Sq Sheltertaxi taxi
    4. Drive from East Pointe to Galenacar car
    12h 42m
    $282–453

  2. Drive 541.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joplin to Galenacar car 541.3 mi
    9h 36m
    $99–143

  3. Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane JLN - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galenacar car
    8h 36m
    $100–410

  4. Bus, drive

    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 Moline Center Stationbus bus
    4. Drive from Faye's Field to Galenacar car
    14h 27m
    $125–218

  5. Bus, drive via Iowa City

    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 Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    5. Drive from Burlington Coat Factory to Galenacar car
    15h 5m
    $123–216

  6. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    4. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar car
    19h 3m
    $179–359

  7. Bus, drive via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    4. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar car
    20h 20m
    $139–254

  8. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane JLN - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Galenacar car
    7h 25m
    $100–420

  9. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane JLN - MSN
    2. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Galenacar car
    7h 30m
    $130–591

Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 563.4 mi
  • Duration: 12h 42m

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Galena, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Joplin to Galena. However, you can take the taxi to Joplin, take the bus to Kansas City, walk to On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, take the line 201 bus to On Grand At Pershing Crown Center Shops Sb, walk to Kansas City, take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station, take the taxi to Kennedy Sq Shelter, take the line 50 bus to East Pointe, then drive to Galena. Alternatively, you can drive from Joplin to Galena in around 9h 36m.

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