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How to get fromJoplin to Zion National parkby plane, shuttle, bus, car, train, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Joplin to Zion National park by plane, shuttle, bus, car, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to St. George Regional, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to St. George Regional (SGU)plane plane JLN - SGU
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Springdale, UT-Zion-Springdale Visitor Centershuttle bus
    8h 55m
    $164–560

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cedar Citybus bus
    4. Drive from Cedar City to Zion National parkcar car
    29h 24m
    $229–426

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Kingman Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kingman, AZ to Las Vegasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Las Vegas to St. Georgebus bus
    5. Take the taxi from St. George to Zion National parktaxi taxi
    37h 11m
    $684–1,286

  4. Drive 1,213.7 mi

    1. Drive from Joplin to Zion National parkcar car 1,213.7 mi
    22h 55m
    $222–320

  5. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to St. George Regional, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to St. George Regional (SGU)plane plane XNA - SGU
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Springdale, UT-Zion-Springdale Visitor Centershuttle bus
    11h 2m
    $254–769

  6. Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly to St. George Regional, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to St. George Regional (SGU)plane plane SGF - SGU
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Springdale, UT-Zion-Springdale Visitor Centershuttle bus
    11h 27m
    $177–594

  7. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Cedar City Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Cedar City Regional Airport (CDC)plane plane XNA - CDC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Cedar City - Iron County Taxi to St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkwayshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Springdale, UT-Zion-Springdale Visitor Centershuttle bus
    15h 17m
    $282–841

  8. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Las Vegas Stripbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to Cable Mtn Lodge, Springdale, UTshuttle bus
    42h 58m
    $327–531

Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to St. George Regional (SGU) flights

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Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,102.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Zion National park, UT, USA?

There is no direct connection from Joplin to Zion National park. However, you can take the taxi to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) airport, fly to St. George Regional (SGU), walk to St. George Airport, take the shuttle to St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway, take the shuttle to Springdale, UT-Zion-Springdale Visitor Center, then walk to Zion National park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin to Zion National park via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Cedar City in around 29h 24m.

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