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How to get fromCalifornia to Carthageby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from California to Carthage by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane SAN - JLN
    7h 17m
    $142–579

  2. Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane FAT - JLN
    10h 23m
    $131–495

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    35h 5m
    $271–497

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus Jefferson 117 / ...
    39h 37m
    $645–1,272

  5. Drive 1,542.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Carthagecar car 1,542.7 mi
    24h 27m
    $282–407

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane LAX - XNA
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville to Joplinbus bus
    8h 3m
    $245–796

  7. Fly Long Beach Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane LGB - JLN
    9h 51m
    $141–575

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,335.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between California, USA and Carthage, MO, USA?

United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) once daily. Alternatively, Greyhound-us operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Joplin Bus Station twice daily, and the journey takes 34h 40m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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