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How to get fromJoplin to St. Louisby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Joplin to St. Louis by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    5h 30m
    $45–90

  2. Drive 283.7 mi

    1. Drive from Joplin to St. Louiscar car 283.7 mi
    4h 46m
    $52–75

  3. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane JLN - STL
    6h 47m
    $126–618

  4. 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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane XNA - STL
    7h 25m
    $236–897

  5. Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SGF - STL
    7h 37m
    $139–643

Joplin to St. Louis by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 299.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) twice daily.

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