There are 7 ways to get from Joplin to California by plane, bus, train, 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 Joplin Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
best- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane JLN - SAN
8h 35m$115–520Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane JLN - FAT
10h 47m$114–506Bus, train
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 112 / ...
- Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
39h 50m$484–1,161Bus
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
41h 55m$334–521Drive 1,533.2 mi
- Drive from Joplin to Los Angelescar 1,533.2 mi
23h 59m$280–405Fly Joplin Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane JLN - SNA
9h 24m$193–730Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane XNA - LAX
7h 7m$200–757
Joplin to California by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to California is to fly which costs $110 - $550 and takes 10h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to California is to shuttle and fly which takes 7h 7m and costs $200 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to California station. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Kansas City and Tulsa Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 55m.
The distance between Joplin and California is 1337 miles. The road distance is 1542.1 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to California without a car is to bus and train which takes 39h 50m and costs $480 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Joplin to California, including transfers.
Joplin to California bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
The best way to get from Joplin to California is to fly which takes 8h 35m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $550 and takes 41h 55m.
Joplin to California bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
California is 2h behind Joplin. It is currently 5:43 AM in Joplin and 3:43 AM in California.
What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and California, USA?
United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin to Los Angeles Union Station via Kansas City and Tulsa Bus Station in around 41h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $440–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Kansas City to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to California is 1542 miles. It takes approximately 23h 59m to drive from Joplin to California.
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