There are 3 ways to get from Joplin to Kansas by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stopbus Greyhound US1142 / ...
7h 45m$66–122Drive 184 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joplin to Wichitacar 184 mi
3h 23m$34–49Bus, train
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Newton Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Newton Station to Wichita Amtrak Stationbus
10h 1m
Joplin to Kansas by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Kansas is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Kansas is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin station to Kansas. However, there are services departing from Joplin Bus Station and arriving at Wichita Bus Stop via Oklahoma City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Joplin and Kansas is 376 miles. The road distance is 185.1 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to Kansas without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Joplin to Kansas, including transfers.
Joplin to Kansas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Joplin Bus Station.
Joplin to Kansas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oklahoma City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Kansas is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Joplin to Kansas.
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What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Kansas, USA?
You can take a bus from Joplin Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stop via Oklahoma City Bus Station in around 7h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Joplin Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Newton Station to Wichita Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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