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

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There are 9 ways to get from Rochester to Joplin by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Rochester to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane ROC - JLN
    7h 20m
    $150–636

  2. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane BUF - JLN
    8h 11m
    $143–682

  3. Train, bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the train from Rochester 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
    24h 4m
    $329–662

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 15m
    $173–339

  5. Drive 1,088.6 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Joplincar car 1,088.6 mi
    18h 27m
    $199–287

  6. Fly Rochester to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane ROC - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    7h 51m
    $250–865

  7. Fly Rochester to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ROC - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 47m
    $154–661

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rochester 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
    24h 32m
    $386–752

  9. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Rochester 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
    25h 22m
    $284–552

Rochester to Joplin by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration24h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$329Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 988.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Joplin Bus Station via Cleveland Bus Station, Columbus, and St Louis Bus Station in around 25h 15m.

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