There are 7 ways to get from Joplin to Baton Rouge by bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Joplin to Texarkanabus
- Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
14h 15m$125–200Shuttle to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
cheapest- Take a shuttle bus from Neosho Casey's to Springfield
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane SGF - BTR
10h 18m$95–438Drive 603.5 mi
- Drive from Joplin to Baton Rougecar 603.5 mi
11h 53m$111–160Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane XNA - BTR
8h 52m$158–574Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane XNA - LFT
- Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
8h 17m$176–592Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane XNA - MSY
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
7h 58m$237–1,021Shuttle to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Neosho Casey's to Springfield
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane SGF - LFT
- Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
10h 20m$113–456
Joplin to Baton Rouge by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Baton Rouge is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 11h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Baton Rouge is to shuttle and fly and bus which takes 7h 58m and costs $230 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Baton Rouge station. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Baton Rouge Bus Station via Texarkana and Shreveport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
The distance between Joplin and Baton Rouge is 653 miles. The road distance is 607.1 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to Baton Rouge without a car is to bus which takes 14h 15m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 14h 15m to get from Joplin to Baton Rouge, including transfers.
Joplin to Baton Rouge bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
Joplin to Baton Rouge bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Texarkana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Baton Rouge is 607 miles. It takes approximately 11h 53m to drive from Joplin to Baton Rouge.
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What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Baton Rouge, LA, USA?
You can take a bus from Joplin to Baton Rouge Bus Station via Texarkana and Shreveport Bus Station in around 14h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Joplin to Texarkana
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $75–110
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