There are 2 ways to get from Joplin to Missouri by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Missouri is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Missouri is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Missouri. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Kansas City via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Joplin and Missouri is 161 miles. The road distance is 152.5 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to Missouri without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Joplin to Missouri, including transfers.
Joplin to Missouri bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
Joplin to Missouri bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Missouri is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Joplin to Missouri.
There are 515+ hotels available in Missouri.
What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Missouri, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Joplin to Kansas City twice daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- 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
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