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

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There are 5 ways to get from Wichita to Joplin by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane ICT - JLN
    4h 40m
    $186–793

  2. Drive 184 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wichita to Joplincar car 184 mi
    3h 23m
    $34–49

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1142 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    8h 10m
    $54–110

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Newton Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    10h 33m
    $127–223

  5. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane ICT - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    6h 19m
    $236–922

Wichita to Joplin by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration8h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Wichita, KS, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Joplin Bus Station via Oklahoma City Bus Station in around 8h 10m.

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