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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Fort Smithbus bus Jefferson 113 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1148S
    10h 51m
    $103–166

  2. Drive 349.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joplin to Memphiscar car 349.7 mi
    6h 19m
    $64–93

  3. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane JLN - MEM
    7h 54m
    $164–766

  4. Bus via Clinton

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Fayettevillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville to Clinton, ARbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Clinton, AR to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 6m
    $127–196

  5. Bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510
    12h 42m
    $93–172

  6. 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 Memphis (MEM)plane plane XNA - MEM
    7h 59m
    $234–995

  7. 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 Memphis (MEM)plane plane SGF - MEM
    8h 11m
    $157–741

Joplin to Memphis by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 474.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 51m

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Joplin to AUCTION AVENUE at 3RD STREET via Joplin, Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot, and Airways Transit Center in around 10h 51m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Memphis (MEM) twice daily.

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