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

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

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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
    6h 58m
    $100–411

  2. 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 Lines 113 / ...
    39h 18m
    $1,028–1,581

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    42h
    $372–555

  4. Drive  1,527.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Joplincar car 1,527.3 mi
    24h 13m
    $279–403

  5. Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane FAT - JLN
    10h 8m
    $109–457

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

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane LAX - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    7h 36m
    $241–608

  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
    8h 55m
    $154–667

California to Joplin by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration39h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,028Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,327.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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.

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