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

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There are 10 ways to get from Richmond to Joplin by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Richmond International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane RIC - JLN
    8h 14m
    $133–616

  2. Fly Richmond International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane RIC - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 53m
    $126–591

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    29h 5m
    $186–366

  4. Train, bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    34h 32m
    $400–875

  5. Drive 1,093.4 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Joplincar car 1,093.4 mi
    18h 23m
    $200–289

  6. Bus to Charlottesville, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane CHO - JLN
    10h 17m
    $149–544

  7. Fly Richmond International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane RIC - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    8h 50m
    $233–895

  8. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane DCA - XNA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    9h 13m
    $318–1,268

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak 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
    34h 45m
    $440–955

  10. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    35h 50m
    $360–765

Richmond to Joplin by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration29h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 958.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Richmond to Joplin Bus Station via Washington Union Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 29h 5m.

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