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

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

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  1. Fly to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane MEM - JLN
    7h
    $124–617

  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 Bus Station to Texarkanabus bus Greyhound US0601 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Joplinbus bus Jefferson Lines 112 / ...
    13h 58m
    $116–191

  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
    $224–896

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    17h 51m
    $151–316

Memphis to Joplin by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration13h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest 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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE to Joplin via Memphis Bus Station and Texarkana in around 13h 58m.

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