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

The cheapest way to get from Lubbock to Joplin is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 8h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lubbock to Joplin is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 26m and costs $210 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Lubbock and Joplin?

No, there is no direct bus from Lubbock to Joplin. However, there are services departing from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza and arriving at Joplin via Dallas Bus Station and Texarkana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.

How far is it from Lubbock to Joplin?

The distance between Lubbock and Joplin is 494 miles. The road distance is 563 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lubbock to Joplin without a car is to bus which takes 18h 5m and costs $160 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Lubbock to Joplin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lubbock to Joplin bus from?

Lubbock to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza station.

Bus or fly from Lubbock to Joplin?

The best way to get from Lubbock to Joplin is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $120 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $260 and takes 18h 5m.

Where does the Lubbock to Joplin bus arrive?

Lubbock to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.

Can I drive from Lubbock to Joplin?

Yes, the driving distance between Lubbock to Joplin is 563 miles. It takes approximately 8h 59m to drive from Lubbock to Joplin.

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

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Where can I stay near Joplin?

There are 46+ hotels available in Joplin.

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There are 5 ways to get from Lubbock to Joplin by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, or bus

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Fly to Joplin Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane LBB - JLN
6h 44m
$121–488
Drive 559.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lubbock to Joplincar 559.8 mi
8h 59m
$99–143
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Texarkanabus
3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Joplinbus
18h 5m
$162–256
Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane LBB - XNA
2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle
6h 26m
$211–817
Fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane LBB - FSM
2. Take the bus from Fort Smith Van Buren to Joplinbus
7h 7m
$128–455

Lubbock to Joplin by bus

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18h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 490.7 mi
Duration: 6h 44m

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

United Airlines flies from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Joplin via Dallas Bus Station and Texarkana in around 18h 5m.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Lubbock to Joplin by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, or bus

Fly to Joplin Regional Airport

Drive 559.8 mi

Bus

Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

Fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport, bus