What is the cheapest way to get from Kansas to Joplin?

The cheapest way to get from Kansas to Joplin is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kansas to Joplin?

The fastest way to get from Kansas to Joplin is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Kansas and Joplin?

No, there is no direct bus from Kansas to Joplin. However, there are services departing from Central and Main OB and arriving at Joplin via 2210 Somerset St - Wichita, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Kansas to Joplin?

The distance between Kansas and Joplin is 366 miles. The road distance is 185.1 miles.

How do I travel from Kansas to Joplin without a car?

The best way to get from Kansas to Joplin without a car is to bus which takes 8h 34m and costs $95 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Kansas to Joplin?

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Kansas to Joplin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kansas to Joplin bus from?

Kansas to Joplin bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita station.

Where does the Kansas to Joplin bus arrive?

Kansas to Joplin bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City station.

Can I drive from Kansas to Joplin?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansas to Joplin is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Kansas to Joplin.

Where can I stay near Joplin?

There are 46+ hotels available in Joplin.

Kansas to Joplin - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kansas to Joplin by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus El Paso
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
8h 34m
$97–142
Drive 184 mi
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1. Drive from Wichita to Joplincar 184 mi
3h 23m
$34–49
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Stationbus
2. Take the train from Newton Station to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus
10h 18m
$98–197

Kansas to Joplin by bus, train, and foot

7Weekly Services

10h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 363.9 mi
Duration: 8h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Central and Main OB to Joplin via 21st St and Somerset OB, 2210 Somerset St - Wichita, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, and Kansas City in around 8h 34m.

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