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

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There are 5 ways to get from Joplin to Lubbock by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane plane JLN - LBB
    8h 3m
    $121–487

  2. Drive  559.7 mi

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    1. Drive from Joplin to Lubbockcar car 559.7 mi
    9h
    $99–143

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Texarkanabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus bus
    18h 15m
    $165–265

  4. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane plane XNA - LBB
    6h 28m
    $156–486

  5. Bus to Fort Smith Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Fort Smith Van Burenbus bus
    2. Fly from Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane plane FSM - LBB
    7h 35m
    $130–453

Joplin to Lubbock by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration18h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 490.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Lubbock, TX, USA?

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza via Texarkana and Dallas Bus Station in around 18h 15m.

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