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There are 6 ways to get from Joplin to Waterloo by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), or shuttle

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  1. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane JLN - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Waterloocar car
    5h 40m
    $94–432

  2. Drive  446.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joplin to Waterloocar car 446.4 mi
    8h 11m
    $82–118

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus bus
    10h 35m
    $101–151

  4. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane XNA - ALO
    7h 19m
    $166–527

  5. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane JLN - ALO
    9h 26m
    $101–438

  6. Shuttle to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Neosho Casey's to Springfieldshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane SGF - ALO
    8h 49m
    $108–441

Joplin to Waterloo by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Waterloo, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Joplin to Waterloo via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 10h 35m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) twice daily.

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