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

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

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane PHL - JLN
    7h 26m
    $156–719

  2. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane ABE - JLN
    8h 33m
    $145–551

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    29h 15m
    $204–377

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    39h 44m
    $431–941

  5. Drive  1,165.3 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Joplincar car 1,165.3 mi
    19h 44m
    $213–308

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane PHL - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    7h 15m
    $276–1,098

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    31h 41m
    $239–477

Philadelphia to Joplin by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration29h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$204Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,070.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Joplin via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 29h 15m.

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