Rome2Rio

How to get fromJoplin to Boulderby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car or shuttle

Find Transport to Boulder

See all options

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

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 from Joplin Regional Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Denver (DEN)planeJLN - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
    3h 53m
    $101–508

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Regent DrbusFf1 / ...
    16h 7m
    $94–268

  3. Drive 716.2 mi

    1. Drive from Joplin to Bouldercar716.2 mi
    11h 29m
    $131–189

  4. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Denver (DEN)planeXNA - DEN
    3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
    6h 25m
    $186–742

  5. Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Denver (DEN)planeSGF - DEN
    3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
    6h 30m
    $135–627

  6. Bus via Amarillo

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus
    2. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Denver Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Regent DrbusFf1 / ...
    20h 17m
    $114–239

Joplin to Boulder by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Boulder, CO, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Joplin to Broadway & Regent Dr via Joplin, Kansas City Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B17 in around 16h 7m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines
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

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Joplin

Trips to Boulder

Popular routes