There are 6 ways to get from Joplin to Washington by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or shuttle
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Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JLN - DCA
6h 2m$163–765Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
cheapest- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane JLN - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
6h 28m$115–518Bus, 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 Washington Union Stationtrain
30h 21m$354–781Bus
- 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 Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
32h 10m$205–381Drive 1,086.4 mi
- Drive from Joplin to Washingtoncar 1,086.4 mi
18h 51m$199–287Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane XNA - DCA
5h 22m$243–944
Joplin to Washington by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Washington is to bus which costs $200 - $390 and takes 32h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Washington is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $240 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Washington Union Station via Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 10m.
The distance between Joplin and Washington is 968 miles. The road distance is 1092.8 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to Washington without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 21m and costs $350 - $800.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Joplin to Washington, including transfers.
Joplin to Washington bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
The best way to get from Joplin to Washington is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $160 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $390 and takes 32h 10m.
Joplin to Washington bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Washington is 1h ahead of Joplin. It is currently 7:10 AM in Joplin and 8:10 AM in Washington.
What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
United Airlines and Frontier Airlines fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin to Washington Union Station via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 32h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
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
- $110–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–460
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Washington is 1093 miles. It takes approximately 18h 51m to drive from Joplin to Washington.
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