There are 5 ways to get from Salina to Joplin by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salina to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
6h 43m$87–133Drive 265.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salina to Joplincar 265.8 mi
4h 44m$49–71Fly Salina Municipal Airport to Joplin Regional Airport
- Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane SLN - JLN
13h 15m$123–490Fly Salina Municipal Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane SLN - XNA
- Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MO
7h 46m$243–919Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle
- Drive from Salina to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane MHK - XNA
- Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MO
7h 14m$204–811
Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salina to Joplin is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Salina to Joplin is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs $45 - $70.
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.
The distance between Salina and Joplin is 339 miles. The road distance is 267.3 miles.
The best way to get from Salina to Joplin without a car is to bus which takes 6h 43m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Salina to Joplin, including transfers.
Salina to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Salina station.
The best way to get from Salina to Joplin is to bus which takes 6h 43m and costs $85 - $140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $490 and takes 13h 15m.
Salina to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salina to Joplin is 267 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Salina to Joplin.
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) 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Salina Municipal Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Salina Municipal Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Houston, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Salina Municipal Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Salina Municipal Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Salina Municipal Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Salina to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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