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There are 8 ways to get from Providence to Joplin by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane PVD - JLN
    8h 54m
    $125–513

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    34h 25m
    $240–495

  3. Train, bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    36h 17m
    $473–1,536

  4. Drive 1,401.6 mi

    1. Drive from Providence to Joplincar car 1,401.6 mi
    24h 34m
    $256–370

  5. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane BOS - JLN
    8h 21m
    $133–1,150

  6. Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane PVD - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    9h 37m
    $215–752

  7. Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane PVD - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 41m
    $129–528

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    36h 45m
    $530–1,626

Providence to Joplin by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration34h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,281.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence Downtown to Joplin Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and St Louis Bus Station in around 34h 25m.

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