There are 4 ways to get from Joplin to Nebraska by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus Jefferson Lines 705
7h 40m$99–141Drive 334.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joplin to Omahacar 334.2 mi
5h 36m$61–89Fly to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field
- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF)plane JLN - LBF
5h 4m$123–475Fly to Omaha
- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Omaha (OMA)plane JLN - OMA
7h 3m$125–567
Joplin to Nebraska by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Nebraska is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Nebraska is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $120 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Nebraska. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Omaha via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Joplin and Nebraska is 363 miles. The road distance is 336.2 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to Nebraska without a car is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Joplin to Nebraska, including transfers.
Joplin to Nebraska bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
The best way to get from Joplin to Nebraska is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs $95 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $480 and takes 5h 4m.
Joplin to Nebraska bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Nebraska is 336 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Joplin to Nebraska.
What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Nebraska, USA?
You can take a bus from Joplin to Omaha via Kansas City in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) 5 times a week.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 2m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Omaha via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Omaha via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- 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 Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
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