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

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There are 6 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
    8h 10m
    $150–686

  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 53m
    $118–521

  3. 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 17m
    $306–666

  4. Bus

    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 Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    27h 5m
    $204–357

  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 58m
    $300–1,215

Rochester to Joplin by train, foot, and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration24h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$306Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 988.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 10m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Joplin via Cleveland Bus Station, Columbus, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 27h 5m.

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