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

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

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  1. Fly Bradley International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)planeBDL - JLN
    8h 40m
    $136–756

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield 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
    32h 7m
    $252–883

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus
    33h 15m
    $183–463

  4. Drive 1,361.6 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Joplincar1,361.6 mi
    23h 32m
    $249–359

  5. Bus to Albany County Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)planeALB - JLN
    10h 3m
    $167–753

  6. Fly Bradley International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)planeBDL - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle
    9h 54m
    $226–1,035

  7. Fly Bradley International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeBDL - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus
    10h 1m
    $155–815

Springfield to Joplin by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$252Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springfield, MA, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield Union Station to Joplin Bus Station via Newark Penn Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 33h 15m.

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