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How to get fromJoplin to Galvestonby shuttle, plane, taxi, bus, car, or train

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There are 11 ways to get from Joplin to Galveston by shuttle, plane, taxi, bus, car, or train

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  1. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane XNA - HOU
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    8h 17m
    $316–1,099

  2. Drive 635.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joplin to Galvestoncar car 635.9 mi
    10h 30m
    $116–168

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    15h 45m
    $196–299

  4. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 500 bus, line 247 bus, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane XNA - IAH
    3. Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pierce St @ Travis St to Bay Area Park & Ridebus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    7h 35m
    $242–682

  5. Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane SGF - IAH
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    7h 50m
    $185–529

  6. Bus to Tulsa International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane TUL - HOU
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    8h 33m
    $264–1,093

  7. Bus to Kansas City, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MCI - HOU
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    9h 4m
    $317–1,266

  8. Bus to Tulsa International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane TUL - IAH
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    10h 10m
    $200–696

  9. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Oklahoma City to Fort Worthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    17h 7m
    $306–449

  10. Bus, taxi via Wake Village

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Texarkanabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    17h 43m
    $224–327

  11. Bus, taxi via Wake Village #2

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Texarkanabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Longview Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    17h 52m
    $259–361

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

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Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 578.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Galveston, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Joplin to Galveston. However, you can take the shuttle to Jane, MO, take the taxi to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), walk to Hobby Airport, take the line 040 bus to Monroe Park & Ride, take the line 244 bus to El Dorado Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Oklahoma City Bus Station, take the bus to Downtown Houston, walk to Pierce St @ Travis St, take the line 247 bus to Bay Area Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston.

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