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How to get fromSanta Fe to Joplinby plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Fe to Joplin by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane SAF - JLN
    5h 13m
    $119–461

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train Nmrx
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    19h 45m
    $116–228

  3. Train, bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the train from Lamy Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
    22h 23m
    $306–624

  4. Drive 746.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Fe to Joplincar car 746.2 mi
    11h 42m
    $137–197

  5. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane SAF - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    7h 6m
    $204–720

  6. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane SAF - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 8m
    $137–496

Santa Fe to Joplin by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration19h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 668.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Santa Fe, NM, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines flies from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) twice daily.

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