There are 7 ways to get from Joplin to Yuma by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Yuma International Airport
best- Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)plane XNA - YUM
9h 26m$204–746Bus to Kansas City, fly to Yuma International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)plane MCI - YUM
11h 9m$185–763Bus
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Yuma County Area Transitbus
35h 30m$280–501Bus, train
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Yuma County Area Transitbus
35h 37m$420–891Drive 1,347.4 mi
- Drive from Joplin to Yumacar 1,347.4 mi
21h 53m$246–356Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Phoenix, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane XNA - PHX
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Yuma County Area Transitbus
9h 43m$259–694Bus, train via Longview
- Take the bus from Joplin to Texarkanabus
- Take the bus from Texarkana to Longview Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Longview to Yuma Amtraktrain
2d 3h$529–1,100
Joplin to Yuma by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Yuma is to drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 21h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Yuma is to shuttle and fly which takes 9h 26m and costs $200 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Yuma. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Yuma County Area Transit via Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station and Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 30m.
The distance between Joplin and Yuma is 1266 miles. The road distance is 1355.3 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to Yuma without a car is to bus which takes 35h 30m and costs $280 - $500.
It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Joplin to Yuma, including transfers.
Joplin to Yuma bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
Joplin to Yuma bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yuma is 2h behind Joplin. It is currently 10:37 AM in Joplin and 8:37 AM in Yuma.
Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Yuma is 1355 miles. It takes approximately 21h 53m to drive from Joplin to Yuma.
What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Yuma, AZ, USA?
You can take a bus from Joplin to Yuma County Area Transit via Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station, and Phoenix Bus Station in around 35h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Yuma International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Yuma International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Yuma International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Phoenix via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Kansas City to Yuma International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Kansas City to Yuma International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Longview to Yuma Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $430–950
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-888-875-6287
- Website
- Oats Transit
Shuttle from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Oats Transit
- Schedules at
- Oats Transit Schedules
Shuttle from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Oats Transit
- Schedules at
- Oats Transit Schedules
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