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

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  1. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Bradley International Airport

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    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)planeJLN - BDL
    7h 34m
    $146–808

  2. 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 Springfieldtrain
    31h 44m
    $226–909

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Springfield Union Stationbus
    35h 1m
    $151–299

  4. Drive 1,361.2 mi

    1. Drive from Joplin to Springfieldcar1,361.2 mi
    23h 32m
    $249–359

  5. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Bradley International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)planeXNA - BDL
    9h 36m
    $236–1,032

  6. Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly to Bradley International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)planeSGF - BDL
    9h 34m
    $175–867

  7. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Albany County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeJLN - ALB
    2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Springfield Union Stationbus
    9h 36m
    $197–844

Joplin to Springfield by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$226Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield Union Station via St Louis Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and New York Midtown in around 35h 1m.

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