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

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There are 7 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 26m
    $259–424

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    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
    7h 9m
    $99–419

  3. Drive  545.8 mi

    1. Drive from Joplin to Galenacar car 545.8 mi
    9h 46m
    $100–144

  4. 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
    9h
    $101–432

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    4. Drive from 20 St & 1 Ave to Galenacar car
    14h 19m
    $111–188

  6. Bus, drive via Iowa City

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station 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 18m
    $109–185

  7. 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
    6h 39m
    $130–641

Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 556.3 mi
  • Duration: 12h 26m

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 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 46m.

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