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

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There are 7 ways to get from California to Joplin by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, 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
    7h 16m
    $136–571

  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 16m
    $124–507

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    34h 45m
    $250–470

  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 33m
    $645–1,248

  5. Drive 1,527.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Joplincar car 1,527.3 mi
    24h 12m
    $279–403

  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 42m
    $441–908

  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 44m
    $134–567

California to Joplin by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration34h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$250Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,327.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Joplin Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $250–470 and the journey takes 34h 45m.

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