There are 2 ways to get from Kirksville to Joplin by train, bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kirksville to Joplin is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Kirksville to Joplin is to drive which takes 5h 57m and costs $55 - $85.
The distance between Kirksville and Joplin is 309 miles. The road distance is 309.7 miles.
The best way to get from Kirksville to Joplin without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 58m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Kirksville to Joplin, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kirksville to Joplin is 310 miles. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Kirksville to Joplin.
There are 48+ hotels available in Joplin.
What companies run services between Kirksville, MO, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?
There is no direct connection from Kirksville to Joplin. However, you can take the taxi to La Plata Station, take the train to Kansas City, walk to On Grand At Pershing Farside Northbound, take the line 201 bus to On 12Th At Charlotte Eastbound Nearside, walk to Kansas City, then take the bus to Joplin. Alternatively, you can drive from Kirksville to Joplin in around 5h 57m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from La Plata Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Joplin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–65
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