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How to get fromKentucky to Joplinby plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kentucky to Joplin by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport

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    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane LEX - JLN
    6h 20m
    $124–473

  2. Drive 542.6 mi

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    1. Drive from Louisville to Joplincar car 542.6 mi
    8h 59m
    $99–143

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 15m
    $101–254

  4. Fly from Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane SDF - JLN
    6h 50m
    $115–569

  5. Fly from Covington

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane CVG - JLN
    6h 11m
    $114–568

Kentucky to Joplin by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 560.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Joplin Bus Station via Evansville Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 13h 15m.

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