What is the cheapest way to get from Joplin to Minneapolis?

The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Minneapolis is to bus via Des Moines which costs $100 - $190 and takes 13h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Joplin to Minneapolis?

The fastest way to get from Joplin to Minneapolis is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $170 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Joplin and Minneapolis?

No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Minneapolis via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

How far is it from Joplin to Minneapolis?

The distance between Joplin and Minneapolis is 555 miles. The road distance is 587.4 miles.

How do I travel from Joplin to Minneapolis without a car?

The best way to get from Joplin to Minneapolis without a car is to bus which takes 12h 25m and costs $100 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Joplin to Minneapolis?

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Joplin to Minneapolis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Joplin to Minneapolis bus from?

Joplin to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.

Bus or fly from Joplin to Minneapolis?

The best way to get from Joplin to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 12h 25m.

Where does the Joplin to Minneapolis bus arrive?

Joplin to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.

Can I drive from Joplin to Minneapolis?

Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Minneapolis is 587 miles. It takes approximately 9h 52m to drive from Joplin to Minneapolis.

How do I get a bus ticket from Joplin to Minneapolis?

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Where can I stay near Minneapolis?

There are 595+ hotels available in Minneapolis.

Joplin to Minneapolis - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 6 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
1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane JLN - MSP
5h 12m
$115–567
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 112 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
12h 25m
$104–181
Drive 584 mi
1. Drive from Joplin to Minneapoliscar 584 mi
9h 52m
$107–154
Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle
2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane XNA - MSP
5h 1m
$175–696
Bus to Kansas City, fly
1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MCI - MSP
7h 6m
$546–1,013
Bus via Des Moines
1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
13h 56m
$106–186

Joplin to Minneapolis by bus

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12h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 551.4 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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 bus from Joplin to Minneapolis via Kansas City in around 12h 25m.

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