Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Joplin

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Lubbock to Joplin by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane LBB - JLN
    6h 49m
    $126–498

  2. Bus via Amarillo

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lubbock to Amarillobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    13h 13m
    $84–159

  3. Drive 559.8 mi

    1. Drive from Lubbock to Joplincar car 559.8 mi
    8h 59m
    $103–148

  4. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane LBB - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    6h 32m
    $176–587

  5. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane LBB - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 24m
    $115–433

  6. Fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane plane LBB - FSM
    2. Take the bus from Fort Smith to Joplinbus bus
    7h 41m
    $140–450

  7. Fly to Tulsa International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane plane LBB - TUL
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 16m
    $138–661

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus bus Greyhound US1184s / ...
    2. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    13h 34m
    $89–175

Lubbock to Joplin by bus and taxi

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration13h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lubbock to Joplin.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 490.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Lubbock, TX, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lubbock to Joplin Bus Station via Amarillo and Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta in around 13h 13m.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers