There are 8 ways to get from Ohio to Joplin by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport
best- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane CMH - JLN
6h 11m$100–479Fly from Akron
cheapest- Fly from Akron (CAK) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane CAK - JLN
6h 14m$91–421Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolisbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus
15h 14m$105–187Drive 699.9 mi
- Drive from Columbus to Joplincar 699.9 mi
11h 42m$128–185Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane CLE - JLN
6h$106–518Fly from Dayton
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane DAY - JLN
6h 25m$125–668Fly from Covington
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane CVG - JLN
6h 44m$127–670Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
15h 40m$93–179
Ohio to Joplin by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ohio to Joplin is to bus which costs $90 - $180 and takes 15h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Ohio to Joplin is to fly which takes 6h and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Ohio to Joplin station. However, there are services departing from Columbus and arriving at Joplin Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 14m.
The distance between Ohio and Joplin is 679 miles. The road distance is 703.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ohio to Joplin without a car is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 15h 14m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Ohio to Joplin, including transfers.
Ohio to Joplin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Columbus station.
The best way to get from Ohio to Joplin is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $100 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus via Indianapolis, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 15h 14m.
Ohio to Joplin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Joplin is 1h behind Ohio. It is currently 10:10 PM in Ohio and 9:10 PM in Joplin.
What companies run services between Ohio, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Joplin Bus Station via Indianapolis, Indianapolis Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 15h 14m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Toronto, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Dayton to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Dayton to Joplin Regional Airport via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Akron to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Covington to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Covington to Joplin Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Covington to Joplin Regional Airport via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Ohio to Joplin is 704 miles. It takes approximately 11h 42m to drive from Ohio to Joplin.
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