There are 4 ways to get from Rapid City to Joplin by plane, bus, 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 Rapid City (RAP) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane RAP - JLN
6h 20m$104–461Bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus
18h 35m$218–320Drive 849.5 mi
- Drive from Rapid City to Joplincar 849.5 mi
13h 10m$151–217Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane RAP - XNA
- Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MO
8h 27m$234–910
Rapid City to Joplin by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Joplin is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 13h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Joplin is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $100 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Joplin. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Joplin via Sioux Falls and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 35m.
The distance between Rapid City and Joplin is 674 miles. The road distance is 854.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Joplin without a car is to bus which takes 18h 35m and costs $210 - $320.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Rapid City to Joplin, including transfers.
Rapid City to Joplin bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Joplin is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $100 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $320 and takes 18h 35m.
Rapid City to Joplin bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Sioux Falls station.
Joplin is 1h ahead of Rapid City. It is currently 1:16 PM in Rapid City and 2:16 PM in Joplin.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?
United Airlines flies from Rapid City (RAP) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Joplin via Sioux Falls and Kansas City in around 18h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rapid City to Joplin Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Rapid City to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Rapid City to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rapid City to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Rapid City to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Rapid City to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Rapid City to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rapid City to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rapid City to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
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
- +1-888-875-6287
- 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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Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Joplin is 855 miles. It takes approximately 13h 10m to drive from Rapid City to Joplin.
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