There are 6 ways to get from Joplin to Whitefish by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Joplin Regional Airport
best- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane JLN - FCA
7h 20m$178–710Bus
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Whitefishbus
36h 34m$418–593Bus, train
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain
36h 48m$454–1,011Drive 1,612 mi
- Drive from Joplin to Whitefishcar 1,612 mi
25h 42m$295–425Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane XNA - FCA
8h 18m$248–789Bus, train via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain
37h 38m$421–979
Joplin to Whitefish by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Whitefish is to drive which costs $290 - $430 and takes 25h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Whitefish is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs $170 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Whitefish. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Whitefish via Kansas City, Sioux Falls and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 34m.
The distance between Joplin and Whitefish is 1283 miles. The road distance is 1621.4 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to Whitefish without a car is to bus which takes 36h 34m and costs $410 - $600.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Joplin to Whitefish, including transfers.
Joplin to Whitefish bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
The best way to get from Joplin to Whitefish is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs $170 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $410 - $600 and takes 36h 34m.
Joplin to Whitefish bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Whitefish is 1h behind Joplin. It is currently 1:01 PM in Joplin and 12:01 PM in Whitefish.
What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin to Whitefish via Kansas City, Sioux Falls, Billings, and Whitefish in around 36h 34m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $310–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $310–800
- 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 Kansas City to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Sioux Falls to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–220
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $160–220
Bus from Billings to Whitefish
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $110–160
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 Kansas City to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
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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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Whitefish is 1621 miles. It takes approximately 25h 42m to drive from Joplin to Whitefish.
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