There are 5 ways to get from Joplin to Lubbock by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Joplin Regional Airport
best- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane JLN - LBB
8h 6m$121–497Drive 559.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joplin to Lubbockcar 559.7 mi
9h$103–148Bus
- Take the bus from Joplin to Texarkanabus
- Take the bus from Texarkana to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus
17h 55m$158–250Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane XNA - LBB
6h 36m$156–506Bus to Fort Smith Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Joplin to Fort Smith Van Burenbus
- Fly from Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane FSM - LBB
6h 59m$130–453
Joplin to Lubbock by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Lubbock is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Lubbock is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $150 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Lubbock. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza via Texarkana and Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 55m.
The distance between Joplin and Lubbock is 494 miles. The road distance is 563 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to Lubbock without a car is to bus which takes 17h 55m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Joplin to Lubbock, including transfers.
Joplin to Lubbock bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
The best way to get from Joplin to Lubbock is to fly which takes 8h 6m and costs $120 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 17h 55m.
Joplin to Lubbock bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Texarkana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Lubbock is 563 miles. It takes approximately 9h to drive from Joplin to Lubbock.
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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza via Texarkana and Dallas Bus Station in around 17h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Fort Smith Municipal Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Joplin to Texarkana
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $75–110
Bus from Joplin to Fort Smith Van Buren
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
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