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

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Joplin by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    5h 35m
    $45–90

  2. Drive 283.7 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Joplincar car 283.7 mi
    4h 46m
    $52–75

  3. Fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane STL - JLN
    6h 30m
    $116–568

  4. 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
    8h 21m
    $206–798

  5. 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
    8h 23m
    $124–544

St. Louis to Joplin by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 5h 35m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) twice daily.

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