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How to get fromJoplin to West Plainsby bus, shuttle, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Joplin to West Plains by bus, shuttle, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, shuttle, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Mountain Groveshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Mountain Grove to West Plainstaxi taxi
    9h 7m
    $178–240

  2. Drive 175.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joplin to West Plainscar car 175.8 mi
    3h 7m
    $33–47

  3. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Neosho Casey's to Springfieldshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Mountain Groveshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mountain Grove to West Plainstaxi taxi
    5h 23m
    $83–109

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 437 mi
  • Duration: 9h 7m

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and West Plains, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Joplin to West Plains. However, you can take the bus to Kansas City, take the bus to Springfield, take the taxi to Springfield, take the shuttle to Mountain Grove, then take the taxi to West Plains. Alternatively, you can drive from Joplin to West Plains in around 3h 7m.

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