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How to get fromSeattle to Baxter Springsby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car

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

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  1. Fly to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)planeSEA - JLN
    7h 28m
    $139–662

  2. Train, bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus
    2d 5h
    $227–1,170

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus
    2d 16h
    $280–506

  4. Drive 1,966.5 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Baxter Springscar1,966.5 mi
    31h 26m
    $359–519

  5. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)planeSEA - XNA
    2. Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Baxter Springscar
    8h 31m
    $166–800

  6. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeSEA - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus
    10h 2m
    $175–729

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus
    2d 10h
    $377–856

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration7h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Baxter Springs, KS, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Baxter Springs via Sacramento, Phoenix Bus Station, and Joplin Bus Station in around 2d 16h.

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