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

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There are 7 ways to get from Nashville to Joplin by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane BNA - JLN
    7h 24m
    $115–518

  2. Drive 496.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nashville to Joplincar car 496.2 mi
    8h 42m
    $91–131

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0186 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    13h 15m
    $95–185

  4. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane BNA - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 19m
    $124–514

  5. Fly to Tulsa International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane plane BNA - TUL
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 1m
    $132–691

  6. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane BNA - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    5h 41m
    $160–597

  7. Fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane BNA - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    8h 20m
    $442–1,167

Nashville to Joplin by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration13h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 456.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Nashville (BNA) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nashville Bus Station to Joplin Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 13h 15m.

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