There are 5 ways to get from Joplin to Philadelphia by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane JLN - PHL
7h 1m$135–619Bus
- 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
30h 55m$219–356Bus, 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 30th Street Stationtrain
38h 47m$394–971Drive 1,163.4 mi
- Drive from Joplin to Philadelphiacar 1,163.4 mi
19h 44m$213–307Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane XNA - PHL
6h 12m$205–798
Joplin to Philadelphia by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 19h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Philadelphia is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $200 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Kansas City Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 55m.
The distance between Joplin and Philadelphia is 1077 miles. The road distance is 1170.2 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to Philadelphia without a car is to bus which takes 30h 55m and costs $210 - $360.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Joplin to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Joplin to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
The best way to get from Joplin to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $360 and takes 30h 55m.
Joplin to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Philadelphia is 1h ahead of Joplin. It is currently 10:12 PM in Joplin and 11:12 PM in Philadelphia.
What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin to Philadelphia Bus Station via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 30h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
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
- $100–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $250–650
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Philadelphia is 1170 miles. It takes approximately 19h 44m to drive from Joplin to Philadelphia.
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