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How to get fromJoplin to Iowa Cityby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Joplin to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    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
    9h 35m
    $92–156

  2. Drive 446.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joplin to Iowa Citycar car 446.1 mi
    7h 59m
    $82–118

  3. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane JLN - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 25m

  4. Bus via St. Louis Airport (STL)

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Saint Louisbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1490
    12h 35m
    $141–198

  5. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane JLN - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 21m
    $109–421

  6. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane XNA - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 9m

  7. Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SGF - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 38m

  8. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JLN - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 51m
    $95–375

Joplin to Iowa City by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 458.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 35m

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Joplin to Iowa City via Kansas City and Des Moines in around 9h 35m.

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