There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Joplin by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Bus via Des Moines
best- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
6h 45m$78–135Drive 341.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Joplincar 341.7 mi
5h 55m$63–91Fly from Des Moines
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane DSM - JLN
4h 57m$151–687Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
6h 55m$93–137Fly from Quad City International Airport
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane MLI - JLN
7h 32m$85–388Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane CID - JLN
8h 45m
Iowa to Joplin by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Joplin is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Joplin is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Joplin. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Joplin via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Iowa and Joplin is 353 miles. The road distance is 343.7 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Joplin without a car is to bus via Des Moines which takes 6h 45m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Iowa to Joplin, including transfers.
Iowa to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Iowa to Joplin is to bus via Des Moines which takes 6h 45m and costs $75 - $140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $700 and takes 4h 57m.
Iowa to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Joplin is 344 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Iowa to Joplin.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Joplin via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Des Moines to Joplin Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 29m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- 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 Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Kansas City to Joplin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
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