There are 5 ways to get from Joplin to Norfolk by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Joplin Regional Airport
best- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane JLN - ORF
7h 43m$199–846Bus, train
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
36h 32m$829–1,306Bus
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Norfolkbus
38h 14m$288–440Drive 1,161.2 mi
- Drive from Joplin to Norfolkcar 1,161.2 mi
20h 43m$212–307Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane XNA - ORF
7h 20m$239–875
Joplin to Norfolk by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Norfolk is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 20h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Norfolk is to shuttle and fly which takes 7h 20m and costs $230 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Norfolk station. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Military Hwy Station via Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Philadelphia Bus Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 14m.
The distance between Joplin and Norfolk is 1027 miles. The road distance is 1167.9 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to Norfolk without a car is to bus and train which takes 36h 32m and costs $800 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Joplin to Norfolk, including transfers.
Joplin to Norfolk bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
The best way to get from Joplin to Norfolk is to fly which takes 7h 43m and costs $190 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $440 and takes 38h 14m.
Joplin to Norfolk bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Norfolk is 1h ahead of Joplin. It is currently 11:54 AM in Joplin and 12:54 PM in Norfolk.
What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin to Nsu Station via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Norfolk, Military & Poplar Hall, Military Hwy Station, and Military Highway Station in around 38h 14m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 4m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $240–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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 Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-888-875-6287
- Website
- Oats Transit
Shuttle from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Oats Transit
- Schedules at
- Oats Transit Schedules
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Norfolk is 1168 miles. It takes approximately 20h 43m to drive from Joplin to Norfolk.
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