There are 6 ways to get from California to Joplin by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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 San Diego International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane SAN - JLN
7h 6m$116–471Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport
cheapest- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane FAT - JLN
12h 1m$109–457Train, bus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
39h 18m$521–1,120Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus
42h$314–556Drive 1,527.3 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Joplincar 1,527.3 mi
24h 13m$279–403Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane LAX - XNA
- Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MO
7h 39m$201–758
California to Joplin by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Joplin is to fly which costs $100 - $460 and takes 12h 1m.
The fastest way to get from California to Joplin is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs $110 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Joplin. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Joplin via Tulsa and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h.
The distance between California and Joplin is 1335 miles. The road distance is 1536.2 miles.
The best way to get from California to Joplin without a car is to train and bus which takes 39h 18m and costs $500 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from California to Joplin, including transfers.
California to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
The best way to get from California to Joplin is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs $110 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $600 and takes 42h.
California to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tulsa Bus Station.
Joplin is 2h ahead of California. It is currently 1:00 AM in California and 3:00 AM in Joplin.
What companies run services between California, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?
United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Joplin via Tulsa and Kansas City in around 42h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–800
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 28m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 51m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via San Francisco, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Los Angeles International Airport, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 29m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $480–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Joplin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Tulsa to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Kansas City to Joplin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between California to Joplin is 1536 miles. It takes approximately 24h 13m to drive from California to Joplin.
There are 46+ hotels available in Joplin.