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

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There are 7 ways to get from Joplin to Lubbock by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane plane JLN - LBB
    5h 58m
    $126–497

  2. Bus via Amarillo

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Amarillo to Lubbockbus bus
    12h 13m
    $89–156

  3. Drive 559.7 mi

    1. Drive from Joplin to Lubbockcar car 559.7 mi
    9h
    $103–148

  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 18m
    $176–586

  5. Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane plane SGF - LBB
    6h 33m
    $114–432

  6. Bus to Fort Smith Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Fort Smithbus bus
    2. Fly from Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane plane FSM - LBB
    7h 22m
    $141–446

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus bus Greyhound US1184s / ...
    12h 25m
    $93–173

Joplin to Lubbock by bus and taxi

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration12h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 490.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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 Bus Station to Lubbock via Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta and Amarillo in around 12h 13m.

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