There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to Joplin by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Manhattan KS to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
6h 40m$63–108Drive 249.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan to Joplincar 249.7 mi
4h 25m$46–66Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane MHK - XNA
- Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MO
7h 57m$204–682Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane MHK - SGF
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus
7h 43m$137–488
Manhattan to Joplin by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Joplin is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Joplin is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Joplin. However, there are services departing from Manhattan KS and arriving at Joplin via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Manhattan and Joplin is 306 miles. The road distance is 251.1 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Joplin without a car is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Manhattan to Joplin, including transfers.
Manhattan to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Manhattan KS station.
Manhattan to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Joplin is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Manhattan to Joplin.
There are 47+ hotels available in Joplin.
What companies run services between Manhattan, KS, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Manhattan KS to Joplin via Kansas City Bus Station and Kansas City in around 6h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Manhattan KS to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Joplin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
- Phone
- +1-888-875-6287
- Website
- Oats Transit
Shuttle from Jane, MO to Joplin, MO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Oats Transit
- Schedules at
- Oats Transit Schedules
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