What is the cheapest way to get from Joplin to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Springfield is to shuttle which costs $5 - $10 and takes 2h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Joplin to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from Joplin to Springfield is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $12 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Joplin and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Springfield via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Joplin to Springfield?

The distance between Joplin and Springfield is 321 miles. The road distance is 70.4 miles.

How do I travel from Joplin to Springfield without a car?

The best way to get from Joplin to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 7h 10m and costs $85 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Joplin to Springfield?

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Joplin to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Joplin to Springfield bus from?

Joplin to Springfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.

Where does the Joplin to Springfield bus arrive?

Joplin to Springfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.

Can I drive from Joplin to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Springfield is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Joplin to Springfield.

How do I get a bus ticket from Joplin to Springfield?

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Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 99+ hotels available in Springfield.

Joplin to Springfield - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, taxi, and shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Joplin to Springfield by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 112 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus Jefferson Lines 121
7h 10m
$89–126
Shuttle
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Neosho Casey'sshuttle I-49 Corridor to Joplin
2. Take a shuttle bus from Neosho Casey's to Springfieldshuttle Newton and Barry Counties to Springfield
2h 55m
$5–9
Drive 70 mi
1. Drive from Joplin to Springfieldcar 70 mi
1h 16m
$13–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Joplin to Springfieldtaxi 70 mi
1h 16m
$120–150

Joplin to Springfield by bus

4Weekly Buses

7h 10mAverage Duration

$89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 319.3 mi
Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Joplin to Springfield via Kansas City in around 7h 10m.

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