There are 6 ways to get from New Mexico to Joplin by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
22h 5m$262–589Fly Four Corners Regional Airport to Joplin Regional Airport
cheapest- Fly from Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane FMN - JLN
17h 15m$96–445Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus
22h 50m$203–315Drive 755.4 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Joplincar 755.4 mi
11h 43m$138–200Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane ABQ - JLN
5h 59m$113–567Fly Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport (ROW) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane ROW - XNA
- Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MO
6h 54m$200–765
New Mexico to Joplin by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Mexico to Joplin is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 11h 43m.
The fastest way to get from New Mexico to Joplin is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from New Mexico station to Joplin. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at Joplin via Tulsa and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 50m.
The distance between New Mexico and Joplin is 1061 miles. The road distance is 759.8 miles.
The best way to get from New Mexico to Joplin without a car is to train and bus which takes 22h 5m and costs $260 - $600.
It takes approximately 22h 5m to get from New Mexico to Joplin, including transfers.
New Mexico to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
The best way to get from New Mexico to Joplin is to bus which takes 22h 50m and costs $200 - $320. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $95 - $450 and takes 17h 15m.
New Mexico to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tulsa Bus Station.
Joplin is 1h ahead of New Mexico. It is currently 8:31 PM in New Mexico and 9:31 PM in Joplin.
What companies run services between New Mexico, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Joplin via Tulsa and Kansas City in around 22h 50m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Four Corners Regional Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
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 Tulsa to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
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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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between New Mexico to Joplin is 760 miles. It takes approximately 11h 43m to drive from New Mexico to Joplin.
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