There are 6 ways to get from Joplin to Pittsburgh by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), 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 Joplin Regional Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
best- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane JLN - PIT
6h 9m$113–565Bus, 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 Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
22h 16m$254–601Bus
- 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 Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
23h 10m$174–276Drive 882 mi
- Drive from Joplin to Pittsburghcar 882 mi
14h 52m$161–233Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Morgantown Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW)plane JLN - MGW
- Take the bus from Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
8h 42m$120–497Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane XNA - PIT
8h 43m$193–744
Joplin to Pittsburgh by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Pittsburgh is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 14h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Pittsburgh is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via Kansas City Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 10m.
The distance between Joplin and Pittsburgh is 836 miles. The road distance is 887.1 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to Pittsburgh without a car is to bus and train which takes 22h 16m and costs $250 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Joplin to Pittsburgh, including transfers.
Joplin to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
The best way to get from Joplin to Pittsburgh is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $280 and takes 23h 10m.
Joplin to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Pittsburgh is 1h ahead of Joplin. It is currently 7:02 PM in Joplin and 8:02 PM in Pittsburgh.
What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 23h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Morgantown Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
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 Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–280
- 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 Pittsburgh is 887 miles. It takes approximately 14h 52m to drive from Joplin to Pittsburgh.
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