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

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  1. Fly to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane GEG - JLN
    7h 20m
    $115–481

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    36h 20m
    $419–596

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Spokane to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    42h 48m
    $584–1,147

  4. Drive 1,703.6 mi

    1. Drive from Spokane to Joplincar car 1,703.6 mi
    26h 29m
    $311–450

  5. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane GEG - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    9h
    $225–800

  6. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane GEG - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 41m
    $128–516

Spokane to Joplin by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration36h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$419Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,385.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Spokane, WA, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spokane to Joplin via Billings, Sioux Falls, and Kansas City in around 36h 20m.

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