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There are 5 ways to get from Joplin to Wichita by bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 112 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to 2210 Somerset St - Wichitabus bus Kansas City
    8h 24m
    $99–136

  2. Drive  184 mi

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    1. Drive from Joplin to Wichitacar car 184 mi
    3h 23m
    $34–49

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Newton Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Newton Station to Wichitataxi taxi
    8h 40m
    $169–271

  4. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane plane JLN - ICT
    6h 25m
    $185–792

  5. 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 Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane plane XNA - ICT
    6h 31m
    $225–871

Joplin to Wichita by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 360.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Wichita, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from Joplin to 2210 Somerset St - Wichita via Kansas City, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, and 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) twice daily.

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