There are 6 ways to get from Joplin to Rochester 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 Joplin Regional Airport to Rochester
best- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Rochester (ROC)plane JLN - ROC
5h 36m$198–934Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane JLN - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
6h 51m$142–680Bus, 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 Rochestertrain
24h 21m$284–671Bus
- 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 Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
29h 34m$202–333Drive 1,083.8 mi
- Drive from Joplin to Rochestercar 1,083.8 mi
18h 40m$198–286Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Rochester (ROC)plane XNA - ROC
7h 39m$298–1,213
Joplin to Rochester by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Rochester is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 18h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Rochester is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $190 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, Columbus and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 34m.
The distance between Joplin and Rochester is 994 miles. The road distance is 1090.1 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to Rochester without a car is to bus and train which takes 24h 21m and costs $280 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Joplin to Rochester, including transfers.
Joplin to Rochester bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
The best way to get from Joplin to Rochester is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $190 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $340 and takes 29h 34m.
Joplin to Rochester bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Rochester is 1h ahead of Joplin. It is currently 4:41 AM in Joplin and 5:41 AM in Rochester.
What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Rochester (ROC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin to Rochester Bus Stop via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Columbus, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, S High St & E Rich St, Columbus, and Buffalo in around 29h 34m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
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 Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–350
- 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 Rochester is 1090 miles. It takes approximately 18h 40m to drive from Joplin to Rochester.
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