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

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There are 7 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Joplin by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, shuttle, or bus

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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
    4h 59m
    $114–520

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    5h 5m
    $40–85

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Joplinrideshare rideshare 282.2 mi
    4h 53m

  4. Drive 282.2 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Joplincar car 282.2 mi
    4h 53m
    $52–75

  5. 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
    6h 50m
    $218–810

  6. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane STL - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 52m
    $123–533

  7. Fly to Tulsa International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane plane STL - TUL
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 17m
    $181–834

St. Louis Airport (STL) to Joplin by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 256.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Joplin, 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 twice daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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