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How to get fromJoplin to Paducahby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane JLN - PAH
    6h 6m
    $119–467

  2. Drive 363.2 mi

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    1. Drive from Joplin to Paducahcar car 363.2 mi
    6h 32m
    $67–96

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 44m
    $111–177

  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 Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane XNA - PAH
    8h 33m
    $199–676

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 5m
    $151–282

Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration9h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 332.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Paducah, KY, USA?

United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin to Paducah via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Paducah Bus Station in around 11h 44m.

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