Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Joplin

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Joplin by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane AUS - JLN
    7h 21m
    $89–448

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Texarkanabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Joplinbus bus
    14h 45m
    $136–220

  3. Drive  543.7 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Joplincar car 543.7 mi
    8h 58m
    $93–135

  4. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane AUS - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    5h 59m
    $194–847

  5. Bus via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Texarkanabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Joplinbus bus
    15h 39m
    $138–214

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to Temple Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Temple Station to Longviewtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Texarkanabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Texarkana to Joplinbus bus
    21h 2m
    $291–463

Austin to Joplin by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration14h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Austin to Joplin.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 528.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines and Delta fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Joplin via Dallas Bus Station and Texarkana in around 14h 45m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There