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

The cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Joplin is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lafayette to Joplin is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 39m and costs $170 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Lafayette and Joplin?

No, there is no direct bus from Lafayette to Joplin. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Transit System and arriving at Joplin via Shreveport Bus Station and Texarkana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.

How far is it from Lafayette to Joplin?

The distance between Lafayette and Joplin is 518 miles. The road distance is 598.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lafayette to Joplin without a car is to bus which takes 15h 15m and costs $120 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Lafayette to Joplin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lafayette to Joplin bus from?

Lafayette to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lafayette Transit System station.

Where does the Lafayette to Joplin bus arrive?

Lafayette to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Shreveport Bus Station.

Can I drive from Lafayette to Joplin?

Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette to Joplin is 599 miles. It takes approximately 10h 59m to drive from Lafayette to Joplin.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lafayette to Joplin?

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Where can I stay near Joplin?

There are 48+ hotels available in Joplin.

Lafayette to Joplin - 6 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Lafayette to Joplin by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane LFT - XNA
2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle
6h 39m
$179–658
Drive 595.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lafayette to Joplincar 595.2 mi
10h 59m
$109–157
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Texarkanabus
3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Joplinbus
15h 15m
$127–208
Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane LFT - SGF
2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus
6h 42m
$112–444
Fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane LFT - FSM
2. Take the bus from Fort Smith Van Buren to Joplinbus
8h 25m
$126–446
Fly to Tulsa International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane LFT - TUL
2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus
8h 38m
$131–652

Lafayette to Joplin by bus

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15h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 515.4 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Lafayette, LA, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Lafayette Transit System to Joplin via Shreveport Bus Station and Texarkana in around 15h 15m.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Lafayette to Joplin by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

Drive 595.2 mi

Bus

Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

Fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport, bus

Fly to Tulsa International Airport, bus