There are 6 ways to get from Tucson to Joplin by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Joplin Regional Airport
best- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)TUS - JLN
6h 36m$183–816Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus StationFlixBus 2054
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Joplin Bus StationGreyhound US1210
31h 50m$124–269Train, bus
- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Fort Worth
- Take the train from Fort Worth to Oklahoma City
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Station
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Joplin Bus Station
37h 49m$199–565Drive 1,135.8 mi
- Drive from Tucson to Joplin1,135.8 mi
19h 9m$208–300Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)TUS - XNA
- Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MO
8h 39m$283–1,095Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus
- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)TUS - SGF
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Station
8h 53m$202–875
Tucson to Joplin by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Joplin is to bus which costs $120 - $270 and takes 31h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Tucson to Joplin is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $180 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Joplin station. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at Joplin Bus Station via Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 50m.
The distance between Tucson and Joplin is 1017 miles. The road distance is 1142.5 miles.
The best way to get from Tucson to Joplin without a car is to bus which takes 31h 50m and costs $120 - $270.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Tucson to Joplin, including transfers.
Tucson to Joplin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson station.
The best way to get from Tucson to Joplin is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $180 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 31h 50m.
Tucson to Joplin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Joplin is 1h ahead of Tucson. It is currently 4:48 AM in Tucson and 5:48 AM in Joplin.
What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?
United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tucson to Joplin Bus Station via Phoenix Bus Station in around 31h 50m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tucson to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Tucson to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Tucson to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Tucson to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Phoenix, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Tucson to Joplin Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Tucson to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Tucson to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Tucson to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Tucson to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Tucson to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Tucson to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Tucson to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
Flights from Tucson to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Tucson to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Fort Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $100–290
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $150–340
- Business - advance purchase
- $210–850
- Business Class
- $300–750
Train from Fort Worth to Oklahoma City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Joplin Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Joplin Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-888-875-6287
- Website
- oatstransit.org
Shuttle from Jane, MO to Joplin, MO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.oatstransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.oatstransit.org/schedules
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Joplin is 1142 miles. It takes approximately 19h 9m to drive from Tucson to Joplin.
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