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How to get fromSpringfield to Joplinby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Springfield to Joplin by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    8h 15m
    $54–108

  2. Train, bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Kansas Citytrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
    12h 6m
    $151–301

  3. Drive 380.7 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Joplincar car 380.7 mi
    6h 24m
    $70–101

  4. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane SPI - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 40m
    $110–437

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    8h 23m
    $68–145

  6. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane SPI - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    6h 54m
    $187–712

  7. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane DEC - JLN
    6h 10m
    $103–422

  8. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane SPI - JLN
    7h 30m
    $97–423

  9. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane ORD - JLN
    7h 17m
    $125–468

Springfield to Joplin by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 398.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Joplin Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) once daily.

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