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

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  1. Fly to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane PHX - JLN
    6h 39m
    $105–448

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    33h 44m
    $392–852

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    34h 21m
    $265–473

  4. Drive 1,157.4 mi

    1. Drive from Mesa to Joplincar car 1,157.4 mi
    18h 31m
    $212–306

  5. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane PHX - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    7h 12m
    $245–697

Mesa to Joplin by tram, bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$392Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,036.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Mesa, AZ, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University Dr & Mesa Dr to Joplin via 24th St/Baseline PNR, Phoenix Bus Station, Tulsa, and Kansas City in around 34h 21m.

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