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How to get fromKansas to Joplinby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kansas to Joplin by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Lawrence

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    8h 15m
    $70–123

  2. Drive 184 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wichita to Joplincar car 184 mi
    3h 23m
    $34–49

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Newton Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    10h 18m
    $109–207

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
    8h 34m
    $97–142

Kansas to Joplin by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 360 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Kansas, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Joplin via Lawrence Bus Stop, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 8h 15m.

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