There are 6 ways to get from Joplin to Saint Charles by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
9h 4m$104–150Drive 281.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joplin to Saint Charlescar 281.4 mi
4h 53m$52–75Bus, train
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 112 / ...
- Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain Missouri River Runner / ...
11h 24m$139–285Fly from Joplin Regional Airport
- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane JLN - STL
6h 9m$133–589Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane XNA - STL
8h 3m$193–718Bus to Kansas City, fly
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MCI - STL
7h 28m$764–1,085
Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Saint Charles is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Saint Charles is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Saint Charles. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at 4375 Rider Trail North Sb via Kansas City Bus Station and North Hanley Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
The distance between Joplin and Saint Charles is 430 miles. The road distance is 283 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to Saint Charles without a car is to bus which takes 9h 4m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Joplin to Saint Charles, including transfers.
Joplin to Saint Charles bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
The best way to get from Joplin to Saint Charles is to bus which takes 9h 4m and costs $100 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $600 and takes 6h 9m.
Joplin to Saint Charles bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Saint Charles is 283 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Joplin to Saint Charles.
What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Saint Charles, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Joplin to Saint Charles via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, CIVIC CENTER station, NORTH HANLEY station, North Hanley Transit Center, and 4375 Rider Trail North Sb in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) once daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–200
- 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
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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