There are 8 ways to get from Joplin to Kalispell by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
best- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane JLN - FCA
8h 52m$172–700Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Missoula International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane JLN - MSO
- Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Kalispellcar
10h 37m$143–595Bus
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Kalispellbus
35h 59m$409–584Bus, train via Saint Paul
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain
37h 8m$469–986Drive 1,596.8 mi
- Drive from Joplin to Kalispellcar 1,596.8 mi
25h 22m$292–421Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane XNA - FCA
8h 8m$282–929Bus via Denver
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus
- Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Kalispellbus
38h 59m$424–634Bus, train
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain
45h 13m$629–1,326
Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Kalispell is to fly and drive which costs $140 - $600 and takes 10h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Kalispell is to shuttle and fly which takes 8h 8m and costs $280 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Kalispell. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Kalispell via Kansas City, Sioux Falls and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 59m.
The distance between Joplin and Kalispell is 1281 miles. The road distance is 1606.1 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to Kalispell without a car is to bus which takes 35h 59m and costs $400 - $600.
It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Joplin to Kalispell, including transfers.
Joplin to Kalispell bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
The best way to get from Joplin to Kalispell is to fly which takes 8h 52m and costs $170 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $400 - $600 and takes 35h 59m.
Joplin to Kalispell bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Kalispell is 1h behind Joplin. It is currently 1:53 PM in Joplin and 12:53 PM in Kalispell.
What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Kalispell, MT, USA?
United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin to Kalispell via Kansas City, Sioux Falls, Billings, and Kalispell in around 35h 59m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Missoula International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $320–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $430–950
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Kansas City to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Sioux Falls to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–220
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $160–220
Bus from Billings to Kalispell
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Kansas City to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Billings to Kalispell
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Kalispell is 1606 miles. It takes approximately 25h 22m to drive from Joplin to Kalispell.
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