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

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

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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
    8h 3m
    $125–518

  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
    $225–1,812

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus
    2d 15h
    $258–628

  4. Drive 1,970.6 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Joplincar1,970.6 mi
    31h 30m
    $360–520

  5. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)planeSEA - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle
    10h 11m
    $226–777

  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 8m
    $157–587

  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
    $304–2,037

Seattle to Joplin by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$258Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Joplin Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 15h.

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