There are 5 ways to get from Norfolk to Joplin by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, 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.
Fly to Joplin Regional Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane ORF - JLN
7h 11m$138–546Train, bus
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus
36h 39m$827–1,306Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus
37h 24m$257–442Drive 1,160.8 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Joplincar 1,160.8 mi
20h 43m$212–306Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane ORF - XNA
- Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MO
7h 27m$248–925
Norfolk to Joplin by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Joplin is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 20h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Joplin is to fly which takes 7h 11m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Joplin. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Joplin via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, Philadelphia Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 24m.
The distance between Norfolk and Joplin is 1027 miles. The road distance is 1167.6 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Joplin without a car is to train and bus which takes 36h 39m and costs $800 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Norfolk to Joplin, including transfers.
Norfolk to Joplin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Joplin is to fly which takes 7h 11m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $450 and takes 37h 24m.
Norfolk to Joplin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Joplin is 1h behind Norfolk. It is currently 1:20 AM in Norfolk and 12:20 AM in Joplin.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Joplin via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Philadelphia Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 37h 24m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $240–370
- 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 Kansas City to Joplin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–240
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-888-875-6287
- Website
- Oats Transit
Shuttle from Jane, MO to Joplin, MO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Oats Transit
- Schedules at
- Oats Transit Schedules
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Joplin is 1168 miles. It takes approximately 20h 43m to drive from Norfolk to Joplin.
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