There are 5 ways to get from Joplin to Oklahoma City by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1142 / ...
11h 10m$94–156Drive 216.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joplin to Oklahoma Citycar 216.5 mi
3h 26m$40–58Fly from Joplin Regional Airport
- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)plane JLN - OKC
7h 1m$167–695Bus, train
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Newton Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Newton Station to Oklahoma Citybus
12h 27mShuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)plane XNA - OKC
6h 18m$177–624
Joplin to Oklahoma City by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Oklahoma City is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Oklahoma City is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Oklahoma City station. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Oklahoma City Bus Station via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
The distance between Joplin and Oklahoma City is 521 miles. The road distance is 217.8 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to Oklahoma City without a car is to bus which takes 11h 10m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Joplin to Oklahoma City, including transfers.
Joplin to Oklahoma City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
The best way to get from Joplin to Oklahoma City is to bus which takes 11h 10m and costs $90 - $160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $700 and takes 7h 1m.
Joplin to Oklahoma City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Oklahoma City is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Joplin to Oklahoma City.
What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Oklahoma City, OK, USA?
You can take a bus from Joplin to Oklahoma City Bus Station via Kansas City and Kansas City Bus Station in around 11h 10m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Will Rogers World Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Will Rogers World Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Will Rogers World Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Will Rogers World Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Will Rogers World Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Will Rogers World Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Newton Station to Oklahoma City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-888-875-6287
- Website
- Oats Transit
Shuttle from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Oats Transit
- Schedules at
- Oats Transit Schedules
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