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

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

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  1. Fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane MEM - JLN
    7h
    $134–617

  2. Drive 350.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Memphis to Joplincar car 350.2 mi
    6h 20m
    $64–93

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Memphis to Tulsabus bus Jefferson Lines 0124
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    13h 28m
    $117–186

  4. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane MEM - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    8h 11m
    $214–846

  5. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane MEM - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 12m
    $127–591

  6. Fly to Tulsa International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane plane MEM - TUL
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 9m
    $180–940

Memphis to Joplin by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration13h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 309.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE to Joplin Bus Station via Memphis and Tulsa Bus Station in around 13h 28m.

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