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How to get fromSalt Lake City to Joplinby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Joplin by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane SLC - JLN
    5h 51m
    $115–569

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    26h 10m
    $212–400

  3. Drive 1,200.8 mi

    1. Drive from Salt Lake City to Joplincar car 1,200.8 mi
    18h 55m
    $220–317

  4. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane SLC - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    6h 47m
    $265–798

  5. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane SLC - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 32m
    $139–594

  6. Bus via Albuquerque

    1. Take the bus from Redwood Rd @ 758 S to Broadway @ Trumbull - Albuquerquebus bus Salt Lake
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    27h 47m
    $213–359

Salt Lake City to Joplin by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration26h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$212Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 983.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Joplin via Denver Union Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 26h 10m.

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