There are 2 ways to get from Joplin to Lee's Summit by bus or car
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Joplin to Lee's Summit by bus and foot
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The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Lee's Summit is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Lee's Summit is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Lee's Summit. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound via On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb and On Grand At Pershing Farside Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Joplin and Lee's Summit is 175 miles. The road distance is 140.5 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to Lee's Summit without a car is to bus and line 550 bus which takes 5h and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Joplin to Lee's Summit, including transfers.
Joplin to Lee's Summit bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
Joplin to Lee's Summit bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Lee's Summit is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Joplin to Lee's Summit.
There are 192+ hotels available in Lee's Summit.
What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Lee's Summit, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Joplin to On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound via Kansas City, On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, On Grand At Pershing Crown Center Shops Sb, and On Grand At Pershing Farside Northbound in around 5h.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 816-221-0660
- Website
- Ride KC
Bus from On Grand At Pershing Farside Northbound to On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Ride KC
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