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How to get fromJoplin to Kansasby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Joplin to Kansas by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US1142 / ...
    7h 45m
    $55–106

  2. Drive 184 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joplin to Wichitacar car 184 mi
    3h 23m
    $34–49

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Newton Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Newton Station to Wichitataxi taxi
    8h 40m
    $179–281

  4. Bus via Oklahoma City

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City to Wichita Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 48m
    $88–150

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 112 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US1142 / ...
    7h 55m
    $74–121

  6. Bus #3

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 112 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to 2210 Somerset St - Wichitabus bus Kansas City
    10h 49m
    $103–140

Joplin to Kansas by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 374.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Kansas, USA?

You can take a bus from Joplin Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stop via Oklahoma City Bus Station in around 7h 45m.

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