There are 5 ways to get from Poplar Bluff to Joplin by car, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, fly
best- Drive from Poplar Bluff to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car
- Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane PAH - JLN
6h 37m$112–463Drive 256.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poplar Bluff to Joplincar 256.4 mi
4h 32m$47–68Drive, bus
- Drive from Poplar Bluff to Cape Girardeaucar
- Take the bus from Cape Girardeau 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
11h 50m$113–184Train, bus via Kansas City
- Take the train from Poplar Bluff Station to St. Louistrain
- Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus
15h 32m$280–443Train, bus
- Take the train from Poplar Bluff Station to St. Louistrain
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus
13h 6m$170–273
Poplar Bluff to Joplin by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poplar Bluff to Joplin is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Poplar Bluff to Joplin is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs $45 - $70.
The distance between Poplar Bluff and Joplin is 426 miles. The road distance is 257.9 miles.
The best way to get from Poplar Bluff to Joplin without a car is to train and bus via Kansas City which takes 15h 32m and costs $280 - $450.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Poplar Bluff to Joplin, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Poplar Bluff to Joplin is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Poplar Bluff to Joplin.
There are 31+ hotels available in Joplin.
What companies run services between Poplar Bluff, MO, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?
There is no direct connection from Poplar Bluff to Joplin. However, you can drive to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN), then take the taxi to Joplin. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Poplar Bluff to Joplin via Cape Girardeau, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 11h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Barkley Regional Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Barkley Regional Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Houston, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 26m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Poplar Bluff Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Poplar Bluff Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cape Girardeau to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
Bus from Kansas City to Joplin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide











