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

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

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  1. Fly Louisville International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane SDF - JLN
    6h 57m
    $110–499

  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 to Evansvillebus 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
    $153–227

  4. Fly Louisville International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane SDF - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    8h 28m
    $205–748

  5. Fly Louisville International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane SDF - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 23m
    $135–533

  6. Bus to Covington, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane CVG - JLN
    8h 16m
    $135–614

Louisville to Joplin by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration13h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 496.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville to Joplin Bus Station via Evansville, Evansville Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 13h 15m.

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