What is the cheapest way to get from Joplin to Lincoln?

The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Lincoln is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Joplin to Lincoln?

The fastest way to get from Joplin to Lincoln is to drive which takes 5h 47m and costs $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Joplin and Lincoln?

No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Lincoln Bus Depot via Kansas City and Omaha, NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

How far is it from Joplin to Lincoln?

The distance between Joplin and Lincoln is 420 miles. The road distance is 343.9 miles.

How do I travel from Joplin to Lincoln without a car?

The best way to get from Joplin to Lincoln without a car is to bus which takes 9h 49m and costs $150 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Joplin to Lincoln?

It takes approximately 9h 49m to get from Joplin to Lincoln, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Joplin to Lincoln bus from?

Joplin to Lincoln bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.

Bus or fly from Joplin to Lincoln?

The best way to get from Joplin to Lincoln is to bus which takes 9h 49m and costs $150 - $210. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $460 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Joplin to Lincoln bus arrive?

Joplin to Lincoln bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.

Can I drive from Joplin to Lincoln?

Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Lincoln is 344 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Joplin to Lincoln.

Where can I stay near Lincoln?

There are 84+ hotels available in Lincoln.

Joplin to Lincoln - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Joplin to Lincoln by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, or bus

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus
3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln Bus Depotbus
9h 49m
$151–207
Drive 341.9 mi
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1. Drive from Joplin to Lincolncar 341.9 mi
5h 47m
$63–91
Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane JLN - LNK
7h 40m
$104–457
Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle
2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane XNA - LNK
8h 45m
$174–646
Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport
1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane SGF - LNK
8h 29m
$112–471
Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Omaha, bus
1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Omaha (OMA)plane JLN - OMA
2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln Bus Depotbus
9h 23m
$177–633

Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) flights

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6h 15mAverage Duration

$92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 417.4 mi
Duration: 9h 49m

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Lincoln, NE, USA?

You can take a bus from Joplin to Lincoln via Kansas City, Omaha, NE, and Lincoln Bus Depot in around 9h 49m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) twice daily.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Joplin to Lincoln by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, or bus

Bus

Drive 341.9 mi

Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport

Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport

Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport

Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Omaha, bus