There are 5 ways to get from Saint Paul to Joplin by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane MSP - XNA
- Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MO
6h$205–898Drive 587.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Paul to Joplincar 587.3 mi
9h 51m$108–155Bus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
11h 30m$143–207Fly to Joplin Regional Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane MSP - JLN
6h 12m$110–518Fly to Kansas City, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MSP - MCI
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus
8h 8m$482–1,168
Saint Paul to Joplin by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Joplin is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Joplin is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h and costs $200 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul to Joplin. However, there are services departing from Saint Paul Union Depot and arriving at Joplin via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Joplin is 682 miles. The road distance is 590.7 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Joplin without a car is to bus which takes 11h 30m and costs $140 - $210.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Saint Paul to Joplin, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Joplin is to bus which takes 11h 30m and costs $140 - $210. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $550 and takes 6h 12m.
Saint Paul to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Joplin is 591 miles. It takes approximately 9h 51m to drive from Saint Paul to Joplin.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Joplin via Kansas City Bus Station and Kansas City in around 11h 30m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 3 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–500
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Kansas City via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
- Phone
- +1-888-875-6287
- Website
- Oats Transit
Shuttle from Jane, MO to Joplin, MO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Oats Transit
- Schedules at
- Oats Transit Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Kansas City to Joplin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Kansas City to Joplin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
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