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

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

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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)plane plane SEA - JLN
    7h 59m
    $129–512

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    44h 10m
    $389–677

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    2d 3h
    $721–1,379

  4. Drive 1,981.5 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Joplincar car 1,981.5 mi
    30h 59m
    $362–523

  5. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane SEA - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    10h 22m
    $229–751

  6. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane SEA - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 16m
    $169–566

  7. Bus via Billings

    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Billings, MTbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus bus
    5. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    44h 55m
    $466–737

Seattle to Joplin by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration44h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$389Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,598.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Joplin via Denver Union Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 44h 10m.

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