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

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Joplin by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, 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)plane plane SEA - JLN
    8h 11m
    $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
    43h 35m
    $370–692

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 10h
    $716–1,548

  4. Drive 1,981.5 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Joplincar car 1,981.5 mi
    31h
    $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 20m
    $229–801

  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 20m
    $143–549

Seattle to Joplin by train and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$716Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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, and Joplin in around 43h 35m.

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