What is the cheapest way to get from Rochester to Joplin?

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Joplin is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 18h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rochester to Joplin?

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Joplin is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs $160 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Joplin?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Joplin. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Joplin via Buffalo, Akron, Cambridge, OH, St Louis Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h.

How far is it from Rochester to Joplin?

The distance between Rochester and Joplin is 994 miles. The road distance is 1094.9 miles.

How do I travel from Rochester to Joplin without a car?

The best way to get from Rochester to Joplin without a car is to train and bus which takes 24h 17m and costs $600 - $950.

How long does it take to get from Rochester to Joplin?

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Rochester to Joplin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Joplin bus from?

Rochester to Joplin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.

Bus or fly from Rochester to Joplin?

The best way to get from Rochester to Joplin is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $390 and takes 29h.

Where does the Rochester to Joplin bus arrive?

Rochester to Joplin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo station.

What is the time difference between Rochester and Joplin?

Joplin is 1h behind Rochester. It is currently 7:03 PM in Rochester and 6:03 PM in Joplin.

Can I drive from Rochester to Joplin?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Joplin is 1095 miles. It takes approximately 18h 27m to drive from Rochester to Joplin.

Where can I stay near Joplin?

There are 46+ hotels available in Joplin.

Rochester to Joplin - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Joplin by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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Fly Rochester to Joplin Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane ROC - JLN
7h 8m
$160–736
Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane BUF - JLN
7h 30m
$113–501
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus
24h 17m
$605–934
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Akronbus
3. Take the bus from Akron to Cambridgebus
4. Take the bus from Cambridge, OH to St Louis Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
6. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus
29h
$206–389
Drive 1,088.6 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Joplincar 1,088.6 mi
18h 27m
$199–287
Fly Rochester to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane ROC - XNA
2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle
7h 47m
$300–1,215

Rochester to Joplin by train, foot, and bus

11Weekly Services

24h 17mAverage Duration

$605Cheapest Price

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Distance: 988.1 mi
Duration: 7h 8m

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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Joplin via Buffalo, Akron, Cambridge, OH, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 29h.

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