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

The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Nashville is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Joplin to Nashville is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $140 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Joplin and Nashville?

No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Nashville station. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Nashville Bus Station via Kansas City Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.

How far is it from Joplin to Nashville?

The distance between Joplin and Nashville is 459 miles. The road distance is 498.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Joplin to Nashville without a car is to bus which takes 15h 5m and costs $120 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Joplin to Nashville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Joplin to Nashville bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Joplin to Nashville?

The best way to get from Joplin to Nashville is to fly which takes 7h 30m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 15h 5m.

Where does the Joplin to Nashville bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Joplin to Nashville?

Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Nashville is 499 miles. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Joplin to Nashville.

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

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Where can I stay near Nashville?

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Joplin to Nashville - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Joplin to Nashville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, bus, or train

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Fly from Joplin Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Nashville (BNA)plane JLN - BNA
7h 30m
$110–517
Drive 495.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Joplin to Nashvillecar 495.6 mi
8h 40m
$91–131
Bus
1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
15h 5m
$129–211
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 Nashville (BNA)plane XNA - BNA
4h 43m
$140–496
Bus to Kansas City, fly
1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Nashville (BNA)plane MCI - BNA
7h 29m
$446–1,163
Bus via Wake Village
1. Take the bus from Joplin to Texarkanabus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135 / ...
16h 40m
$155–250
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
17h 25m
$239–386
Bus, train via Carbondale
1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain
3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
4. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
17h 45m
$238–373

Joplin to Nashville by bus

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Distance: 456.2 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Nashville, TN, USA?

United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Nashville (BNA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin to Nashville Bus Station via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 15h 5m.

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