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

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There are 7 ways to get from Tucson to Joplin by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Tucson to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane TUS - JLN
    8h 9m
    $163–566

  2. Fly Tucson to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane TUS - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 49m
    $147–591

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    32h 20m
    $207–388

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Fort Worthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fort Worth to Oklahoma Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    38h 55m
    $503–996

  5. Drive 1,135.8 mi

    1. Drive from Tucson to Joplincar car 1,135.8 mi
    19h 11m
    $208–300

  6. Fly Tucson to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane TUS - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    8h 52m
    $223–795

  7. Bus to Phoenix, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane PHX - XNA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    8h 15m
    $248–781

Tucson to Joplin by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration32h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$207Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,011.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tucson to Joplin Bus Station via Phoenix Bus Station in around 32h 20m.

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