There are 3 ways to get from Kansas to Joplin by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1142 / ...
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
8h 15m$68–123Drive 184 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wichita to Joplincar 184 mi
3h 23m$34–49Bus, train
- Take the bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Stationbus
- Take the train from Newton Station to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus
10h 32m
Kansas to Joplin by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas to Joplin is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas to Joplin is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas to Joplin station. However, there are services departing from Wichita Bus Stop and arriving at Joplin Bus Station via Oklahoma City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Kansas and Joplin is 376 miles. The road distance is 185.1 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas to Joplin without a car is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Kansas to Joplin, including transfers.
Kansas to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wichita Bus Stop station.
Kansas to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oklahoma City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas to Joplin is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Kansas to Joplin.
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What companies run services between Kansas, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Joplin Bus Station via Oklahoma City Bus Station in around 8h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newton Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- 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 Wichita Bus Stop to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Joplin Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Joplin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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