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How to get fromWalnut Ridge to Joplinby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Walnut Ridge to Joplin by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Walnut Ridge Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    14h 9m
    $135–267

  2. Drive 258 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Walnut Ridge to Joplincar car 258 mi
    4h 49m
    $48–68

  3. Train, bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the train from Walnut Ridge Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    16h 35m
    $175–367

  4. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Walnut Ridge to Jonesborotaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Jonesboro to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Texarkanabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Texarkana to Joplinbus bus
    15h 23m
    $198–297

Walnut Ridge to Joplin by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration14h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 623 mi
  • Duration: 14h 9m

What companies run services between Walnut Ridge, Lawrence County, AR, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Walnut Ridge to Joplin. However, you can take the train to St. Louis, walk to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Kansas City Bus Station, walk to Kansas City, then take the bus to Joplin. Alternatively, you can take a train from Walnut Ridge Station to Joplin via St. Louis, Kansas City, On Grand At Pershing Farside Northbound, On 12Th At Charlotte Eastbound Nearside, and Kansas City in around 16h 35m.

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