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

The cheapest way to get from Salina to Joplin is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salina to Joplin is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Salina and Joplin?

No, there is no direct bus from Salina to Joplin. However, there are services departing from Salina and arriving at Joplin via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Salina to Joplin?

The distance between Salina and Joplin is 339 miles. The road distance is 267.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salina to Joplin without a car is to bus which takes 6h 43m and costs $100 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Salina to Joplin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salina to Joplin bus from?

Salina to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Salina station.

Bus or fly from Salina to Joplin?

The best way to get from Salina to Joplin is to bus which takes 6h 43m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $480 and takes 14h 1m.

Where does the Salina to Joplin bus arrive?

Salina to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Salina to Joplin?

Yes, the driving distance between Salina to Joplin is 267 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Salina to Joplin.

Where can I stay near Joplin?

There are 48+ hotels available in Joplin.

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There are 5 ways to get from Salina to Joplin by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or shuttle

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Salina to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
6h 43m
$105–158
Drive 265.8 mi
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1. Drive from Salina to Joplincar 265.8 mi
4h 44m
$49–71
Fly Salina Municipal Airport to Joplin Regional Airport
1. Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane SLN - JLN
14h 1m
$123–480
Fly Salina Municipal Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane SLN - XNA
2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle
7h 50m
$213–719
Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle
1. Drive from Salina to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane MHK - XNA
3. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle
8h 43m
$179–611

Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) flights

22Weekly Planes

18h 11mAverage Duration

$94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 336.9 mi
Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Salina, KS, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Salina to Joplin via Salina, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 3 times a day.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Salina to Joplin by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or shuttle

Bus

Drive 265.8 mi

Fly Salina Municipal Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

Fly Salina Municipal Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle