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How to get fromMichigan to Joplinby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Michigan to Joplin by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Bishop International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane FNT - JLN
    8h 20m
    $123–457

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane GRR - JLN
    7h 10m
    $87–400

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    18h 55m
    $153–258

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    18h 59m
    $222–474

  5. Drive  801.4 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Joplincar car 801.4 mi
    13h 35m
    $147–212

  6. Fly Detroit to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane DTW - JLN
    6h 11m
    $110–568

  7. Fly Detroit to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane DTW - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    6h 32m
    $235–997

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    19h 17m
    $222–426

Michigan to Joplin by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 707.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Joplin via Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 18h 55m.

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