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There are 5 ways to get from Joplin to Iowa by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson 112 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    6h 50m
    $52–196
  2. Drive 341.6 mi

    1. Drive from Joplin to Des Moinescar car 341.6 mi
    5h 54m
    $63–90
  3. Fly to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane JLN - DSM
    4h 51m
    $100–426
  4. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane JLN - MLI
    7h 1m
    $75–377
  5. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane JLN - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 23m

Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Iowa, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Joplin to Des Moines via Joplin, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Des Moines (DSM) once daily.

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