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How to get fromSpringfield to Pittsburgby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Springfield to Pittsburg by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Joplin Bus Station to Pittsburgtaxi taxi
    9h 4m
    $91–162

  2. Drive 394.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Pittsburgcar car 394.9 mi
    7h 9m
    $73–105

  3. Train, bus, taxi via Kansas City

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Nevada, MObus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Nevada, MO to Pittsburgtaxi taxi
    12h 31m
    $197–352

  4. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport, taxi

    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
    3. Take the taxi from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Pittsburgtaxi taxi
    6h 35m
    $120–447

  5. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Joplin Bus Station to Pittsburgtaxi taxi
    9h 7m
    $106–198

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

    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
    3. Take the taxi from Joplin Bus Station to Pittsburgtaxi taxi
    7h 24m
    $136–473

  7. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Joplin Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane SPI - JLN
    2. Take the taxi from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Pittsburgtaxi taxi
    7h 55m
    $114–437

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

    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
    3. Take the taxi from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Pittsburgtaxi taxi
    7h 42m
    $147–497

Decatur Airport (DEC) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 428.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Pittsburg, KS, USA?

There is no direct connection from Springfield to Pittsburg. However, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Joplin Bus Station, then take the taxi to Pittsburg. Alternatively, you can take the train to Kansas City, walk to On Grand At Pershing Farside Northbound, take the line 201 bus to On 12Th At Charlotte Eastbound Nearside, walk to Kansas City, take the bus to Nevada, MO, then take the taxi to Pittsburg.

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