There are 5 ways to get from Saint Charles to Joplin by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
9h 33m$97–150Drive 281 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Charles to Joplincar 281 mi
4h 53m$52–75Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
11h 46m$132–284Fly to Joplin Regional Airport
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane STL - JLN
6h 43m$115–496Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane STL - XNA
- Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MO
8h 36m$230–915
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint Charles to Joplin is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Charles to Joplin is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Charles to Joplin. However, there are services departing from 4375 Rider Trail North Sb and arriving at Joplin via St Louis Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
The distance between Saint Charles and Joplin is 431 miles. The road distance is 282.6 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Charles to Joplin without a car is to bus which takes 9h 33m and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Saint Charles to Joplin, including transfers.
Saint Charles to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Saint Charles to Joplin is to bus which takes 9h 33m and costs $95 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $500 and takes 6h 43m.
Saint Charles to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Charles to Joplin is 283 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Saint Charles to Joplin.
What companies run services between Saint Charles, MO, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Saint Charles to Joplin via 4375 Rider Trail North Sb, North Hanley Transit Center, NORTH HANLEY station, CIVIC CENTER station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 9h 33m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 3 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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