There are 6 ways to get from Joplin to Iowa by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Bus via Des Moines
best- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
6h 45m$81–127Drive 341.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joplin to Des Moinescar 341.6 mi
5h 54m$63–90Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane JLN - CID
5h 51m$123–455Bus
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
6h 55m$94–136Fly to Des Moines
- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane JLN - DSM
6h 8m$160–736Fly to Quad City International Airport
- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane JLN - MLI
8h 22m$80–397
Joplin to Iowa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Iowa is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Iowa is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $120 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Iowa. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Des Moines via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Joplin and Iowa is 352 miles. The road distance is 343.6 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to Iowa without a car is to bus via Des Moines which takes 6h 45m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Joplin to Iowa, including transfers.
Joplin to Iowa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
The best way to get from Joplin to Iowa is to bus via Des Moines which takes 6h 45m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $460 and takes 5h 51m.
Joplin to Iowa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Iowa is 344 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Joplin to Iowa.
What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Iowa, USA?
You can take a bus from Joplin to Des Moines via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Quad City International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Quad City International Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 21m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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