There are 6 ways to get from Joplin to Manhattan by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane JLN - LGA
6h 34m$156–718Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane JLN - EWR
6h 33m$119–463Bus
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
33h 15m$239–386Drive 1,230.4 mi
- Drive from Joplin to Manhattancar 1,230.4 mi
21h 19m$225–325Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane XNA - LGA
6h 21m$246–947Bus via Brentwood
- Take the bus from Joplin to Texarkanabus
- Take the bus from Texarkana to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville, TN to New York, NYbus Ny
33h 21m$255–365
Joplin to Manhattan by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Manhattan is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 21h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Manhattan is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $240 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via Kansas City Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 15m.
The distance between Joplin and Manhattan is 1154 miles. The road distance is 1237.6 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to Manhattan without a car is to bus which takes 33h 15m and costs $230 - $390.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Joplin to Manhattan, including transfers.
Joplin to Manhattan bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
The best way to get from Joplin to Manhattan is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $390 and takes 33h 15m.
Joplin to Manhattan bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Manhattan is 1h ahead of Joplin. It is currently 8:38 AM in Joplin and 9:38 AM in Manhattan.
What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?
United Airlines and Air Canada fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin to Port Authority Bus Terminal via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 33h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Laguardia Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- 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
Bus from Joplin to Texarkana
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $75–110
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Manhattan is 1238 miles. It takes approximately 21h 19m to drive from Joplin to Manhattan.
There are 3768+ hotels available in Manhattan.