There are 5 ways to get from Joplin to Minneapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or bus
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Fly from Joplin Regional Airport
best- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane JLN - MSP
6h 28m$115–517Drive 584 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joplin to Minneapoliscar 584 mi
9h 52m$107–154Bus
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
13h 25m$122–220Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane XNA - MSP
5h 1m$185–696Bus 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SGF - MSP
7h 37m$124–533
Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Minneapolis is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $180 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
The distance between Joplin and Minneapolis is 555 miles. The road distance is 587.4 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to Minneapolis without a car is to bus which takes 13h 25m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Joplin to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Joplin to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
The best way to get from Joplin to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 13h 25m.
Joplin to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Minneapolis is 587 miles. It takes approximately 9h 52m to drive from Joplin to Minneapolis.
What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Joplin to Minneapolis Bus Station via Joplin and Kansas City Bus Station in around 13h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-888-875-6287
- Website
- oatstransit.org
Shuttle from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.oatstransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.oatstransit.org/schedules
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