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

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane DCA - JLN
    5h 49m
    $183–838

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane IAD - JLN
    7h 34m
    $105–464

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 45m
    $149–244

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station 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
    30h 1m
    $191–575

  5. Drive 1,085.9 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Joplincar car 1,085.9 mi
    18h 48m
    $199–287

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane DCA - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    5h 46m
    $288–1,171

  7. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane DCA - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 44m
    $367–1,663

Washington to Joplin by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration25h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Joplin Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 25h 45m.

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