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

The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Joplin is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Joplin is to drive which takes 5h 47m and costs $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Lincoln and Joplin?

No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln to Joplin. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Bus Depot and arriving at Joplin via Omaha and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

How far is it from Lincoln to Joplin?

The distance between Lincoln and Joplin is 421 miles. The road distance is 343.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lincoln to Joplin without a car is to bus which takes 9h 55m and costs $140 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 9h 55m to get from Lincoln to Joplin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lincoln to Joplin bus from?

Lincoln to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lincoln Bus Depot station.

Bus or fly from Lincoln to Joplin?

The best way to get from Lincoln to Joplin is to bus which takes 9h 55m and costs $140 - $210. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $750 and takes 7h 29m.

Where does the Lincoln to Joplin bus arrive?

Lincoln to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Omaha, NE station.

Can I drive from Lincoln to Joplin?

Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Joplin is 343 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Lincoln to Joplin.

Where can I stay near Joplin?

There are 45+ hotels available in Joplin.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lincoln Bus Depot to Omaha, NEbus
2. Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus
9h 55m
$147–210
Drive 341.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lincoln to Joplincar 341.3 mi
5h 47m
$63–90
Fly Lincoln Municipal Airport to Joplin Regional Airport
1. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane LNK - JLN
7h 29m
$153–718
Fly Lincoln Municipal Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane LNK - XNA
2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle
9h 14m
$253–997
Fly Lincoln Municipal Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane LNK - SGF
2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus
8h 27m
$156–693
Bus to Omaha, fly to Joplin Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from Lincoln Bus Depot to Omaha, NEbus
2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane OMA - JLN
8h 14m
$167–633

Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) flights

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6h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 418.7 mi
Duration: 9h 55m

What companies run services between Lincoln, NE, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Lincoln to Joplin via Lincoln Bus Depot, Omaha, and Kansas City in around 9h 55m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 3 times a day.

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

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

Bus

Drive 341.3 mi

Fly Lincoln Municipal Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

Fly Lincoln Municipal Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

Fly Lincoln Municipal Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

Bus to Omaha, fly to Joplin Regional Airport