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

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

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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 44m
    $95–418

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    31h 41m
    $242–352

  3. 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
    $715–1,202

  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 3m
    $195–747

  6. 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
    32h 36m
    $326–497

Mesa to Joplin by tram, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,036.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mesa Dr/Main St to Joplin via 24th St/Washington, Phoenix, El Paso, El Paso, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, and Kansas City in around 31h 41m.

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