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How to get fromSt. Louis to Carl Junctionby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Carl Junction by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    5h 51m
    $65–109

  2. Drive 287 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Carl Junctioncar car 287 mi
    4h 51m
    $53–76

  3. Fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane STL - JLN
    6h 9m
    $114–616

  4. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane STL - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    8h 39m
    $240–966

  5. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane STL - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 42m
    $140–612

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Carl Junction, MO, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–95 and the journey takes 5h 35m. Alternatively, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) twice daily.

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