There are 8 ways to get from Joplin to Moab by plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport, shuttle
best- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane JLN - GJT
- Take a shuttle bus from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Moab
7h 24m$383–965Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Montrose Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane JLN - MTJ
- Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Moabcar
11h 43m$118–465Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Grand Junction Regional Airportbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Moab
24h 24m$434–686Bus, train
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Denver Union Station to Moab, UTtrain
2d 6hDrive 962.5 mi
- Drive from Joplin to Moabcar 962.5 mi
19h 38m$176–254Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport, shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane XNA - GJT
- Take a shuttle bus from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Moab
9h 40m$473–1,194Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Moab
- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Moab (CNY)plane JLN - CNY
26h 23m$148–575Bus
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Green Riverbus
- Take the bus from Green River to Moab, UTbus
24h 35m$190–376
Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Moab is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 19h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Moab is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h 24m and costs $380 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Moab. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Moab, UT via Kansas City Bus Station, Denver Union Station and Green River. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 35m.
The distance between Joplin and Moab is 899 miles. The road distance is 968.1 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to Moab without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 24h 24m and costs $430 - $700.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Joplin to Moab, including transfers.
Joplin to Moab bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
The best way to get from Joplin to Moab is to fly which takes 26h 23m and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $380 and takes 24h 35m.
Joplin to Moab bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Moab is 1h behind Joplin. It is currently 1:53 AM in Joplin and 12:53 AM in Moab.
What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Moab, UT, USA?
United Airlines and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Moab (CNY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin to Moab, UT via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Green River in around 24h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Montrose Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Montrose Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 800 785 7507
- [email protected]
- Website
- Canyon Spirit
Train from Denver Union Station to Moab, UT
- Ave. Duration
- 38h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Canyon Spirit
- Phone
- +1 435-259-9402
- [email protected]
- Website
- Roadrunner Shuttle
Shuttle from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Moab
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $230–350
- Schedules at
- Roadrunner Shuttle
Shuttle from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Moab
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $230–350
- Schedules at
- Roadrunner Shuttle
Shuttle from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Moab
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $230–350
- Schedules at
- Roadrunner Shuttle
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Moab is 968 miles. It takes approximately 19h 38m to drive from Joplin to Moab.
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