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How to get fromJoplin to New Orleansby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Joplin to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane JLN - MSY
    6h 36m
    $114–568

  2. Drive  682.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joplin to New Orleanscar car 682.4 mi
    12h 39m
    $113–163

  3. Bus via Baton Rouge

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Texarkanabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 35m
    $151–222

  4. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane XNA - MSY
    5h 21m
    $169–647

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Texarkanabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 30m
    $168–250

Joplin to New Orleans by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration16h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 571 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin to New Orleans Bus Station via Texarkana, Shreveport Bus Station, and Baton Rouge Bus Station in around 16h 35m.

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