There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Joplin by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Washington Station to St. Louistrain Missouri River Runner / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
7h 56m$61–124Drive 247.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Joplincar 247.2 mi
4h 11m$46–66Train, bus via Kansas City
- Take the train from Washington Station to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
8h 45m$113–214Train, fly
- Take the train from Washington Station to St. Louistrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane STL - JLN
8h 3m$132–603Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0175s
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
8h 10m$73–127
Washington to Joplin by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Joplin is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Joplin is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Joplin. However, there are services departing from Washington and arriving at Joplin via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Washington and Joplin is 354 miles. The road distance is 248.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Joplin without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 56m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Washington to Joplin, including transfers.
Washington to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington station.
Washington to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Joplin is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Washington to Joplin.
There are 45+ hotels available in Joplin.
What companies run services between Washington, MO, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington to Joplin via Kansas City Bus Station and Kansas City in around 8h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Joplin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Kansas City to Joplin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
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