There are 5 ways to get from Joplin to Minnesota by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle
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Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane JLN - MSP
6h 48m$115–567Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Duluth International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane JLN - DLH
10h 2m$94–447Bus
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
12h 25m$124–191Drive 584.2 mi
- Drive from Joplin to Minneapoliscar 584.2 mi
9h 52m$107–154Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- 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$155–576
Joplin to Minnesota by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Minnesota is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Minnesota is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h and costs $150 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Minnesota. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Minneapolis via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
The distance between Joplin and Minnesota is 555 miles. The road distance is 587.6 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to Minnesota without a car is to bus which takes 12h 25m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Joplin to Minnesota, including transfers.
Joplin to Minnesota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
The best way to get from Joplin to Minnesota is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 12h 25m.
Joplin to Minnesota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Minnesota is 588 miles. It takes approximately 9h 52m to drive from Joplin to Minnesota.
What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Minnesota, 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Duluth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Duluth International Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- 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
Bus from Kansas City to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- 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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