There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Joplin by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle
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Fly to Joplin Regional Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane MSP - JLN
6h 1m$110–568Drive 586 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Joplincar 586 mi
9h 49m$107–155Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 801 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
12h 35m$110–174Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane MSP - XNA
- Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MO
5h 55m$205–847Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus
13h 50m$110–178
Minneapolis to Joplin by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Joplin is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Joplin is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 55m and costs $200 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Joplin. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Joplin via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Joplin is 555 miles. The road distance is 589.4 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Joplin without a car is to bus which takes 12h 35m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Minneapolis to Joplin, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Joplin bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Joplin is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 12h 35m.
Minneapolis to Joplin bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Joplin is 589 miles. It takes approximately 9h 49m to drive from Minneapolis to Joplin.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?
United Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and Delta fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Joplin via Kansas City in around 12h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Kansas City to Joplin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Kansas City to Joplin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
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