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How to get fromSt. Louis Airport (STL) to Carthageby plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Carthage by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane STL - JLN
    5h 6m
    $117–524

  2. Drive 269.3 mi

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    1. Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Carthagecar car 269.3 mi
    4h 39m
    $50–71

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    5h 30m
    $66–109

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Carthagerideshare rideshare 269.3 mi
    4h 39m

  5. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane STL - SGF
    2. Take the taxi from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Carthagetaxi taxi
    5h 17m
    $188–609

  6. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane STL - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    7h 12m
    $237–849

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Carthage, MO, USA?

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Saint Louis to Joplin Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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