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How to get fromJoplin to Mankatoby bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Joplin to Mankato by bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Owatonnabus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Owatonna, MN to Mankato, MNshuttle bus
    13h 13m
    $158–265

  2. Drive 529.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joplin to Mankatocar car 529.5 mi
    9h 54m
    $97–140

  3. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane JLN - MSP
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport Term 1 to Mankatoshuttle bus
    8h 34m
    $124–555

  4. Bus, shuttle via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Owatonnabus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Owatonna, MN to Mankato, MNshuttle bus
    21h 23m
    $169–329

  5. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane XNA - MSP
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport Term 1 to Mankatoshuttle bus
    7h 6m
    $194–734

  6. Bus to Kansas City, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MCI - MSP
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport Term 1 to Mankatoshuttle bus
    9h 31m
    $663–1,070

Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Joplin to Mankato.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 584.7 mi
  • Duration: 13h 13m

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Mankato, MN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Joplin to Mankato. However, you can take the taxi to Joplin, take the bus to Kansas City, take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Owatonna, walk to Owatonna, MN, then take the shuttle to Mankato, MN. Alternatively, you can drive from Joplin to Mankato in around 9h 54m.

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