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How to get fromBakersfield to Joplinby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to Joplin by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane BFL - JLN
    8h 3m
    $157–594

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    38h 20m
    $299–554

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    43h 3m
    $641–1,334

  4. Drive 1,542.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Joplincar car 1,542.8 mi
    24h 35m
    $282–407

  5. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane BFL - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    8h 25m
    $257–823

  6. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane BFL - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 22m
    $181–620

Bakersfield to Joplin by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration38h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$299Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,381.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines flies from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Joplin Bus Station via Los Angeles and Los Angeles Union Station in around 38h 20m.

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