There are 4 ways to get from Joplin to Manhattan by bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, plane, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Manhattan KSbus Greyhound US0180s
6h 55m$67–106Drive 250.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joplin to Manhattancar 250.6 mi
4h 26m$46–67Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane XNA - MHK
6h 44m$198–634Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane SGF - MHK
7h 1m$136–489
Joplin to Manhattan by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Manhattan is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Manhattan is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Manhattan KS via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Joplin and Manhattan is 311 miles. The road distance is 252.1 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to Manhattan without a car is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Joplin to Manhattan, including transfers.
Joplin to Manhattan bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
Joplin to Manhattan bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Manhattan is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Joplin to Manhattan.
There are 28+ hotels available in Manhattan.
What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Manhattan, KS, USA?
You can take a bus from Joplin to Manhattan KS via Kansas City and Kansas City Bus Station in around 6h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
- 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
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Manhattan KS
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-888-875-6287
- Website
- Oats Transit
Shuttle from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Oats Transit
- Schedules at
- Oats Transit Schedules
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