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

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There are 7 ways to get from Joplin to Seattle by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeJLN - SEA
    7h 25m
    $133–565

  2. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
    4. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain
    2d 3h
    $237–1,895

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
    2d 11h
    $262–706

  4. Drive 1,970.6 mi

    1. Drive from Joplin to Seattlecar1,970.6 mi
    31h 29m
    $360–520

  5. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeXNA - SEA
    10h 14m
    $223–789

  6. Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeSGF - SEA
    10h 14m
    $202–824

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain
    2d 10h
    $386–2,709

Joplin to Seattle by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$262Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin Bus Station to Seattle Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Sacramento Bus Station in around 2d 11h.

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