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

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

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  1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane JLN - SEA
    7h 17m
    $136–568

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    44h 15m
    $394–601

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to St. Paulbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain train
    2d 3h
    $1,094–1,811

  4. Drive  1,982.9 mi

    1. Drive from Joplin to Seattlecar car 1,982.9 mi
    30h 58m
    $362–523

  5. 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane XNA - SEA
    9h 49m
    $196–647

Joplin to Seattle by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration44h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$394Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,597.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin to Seattle Bus Station via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Denver Union Station in around 44h 15m.

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