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How to get fromJoplin to Bostonby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane JLN - PVD
    2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain train
    10h 14m
    $107–431

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    34h 53m
    $834–1,331

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus bus
    38h 40m
    $294–456

  4. Drive  1,433.7 mi

    1. Drive from Joplin to Bostoncar car 1,433.7 mi
    25h 9m
    $262–378

  5. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Manchester Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane JLN - MHT
    2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus bus
    7h 53m
    $132–579

  6. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane XNA - LGA
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train
    10h 54m
    $336–1,000

Joplin to Boston by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration34h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$834Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,325.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 14m

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Joplin to Boston via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 38h 40m.

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