There are 7 ways to get from Joplin to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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
9h 20m$155–670Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane JLN - FAT
7h 32m$134–566Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210
34h 55m$250–470Bus, train
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 112 / ...
- Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
40h 5m$602–1,280Drive 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
6h 4m$203–730Shuttle 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 6m$440–907
Joplin to California by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to California is to bus which costs $250 - $470 and takes 34h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to California is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $200 - $750.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Joplin Bus Station station and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34h 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 which takes 34h 55m and costs $250 - $470.
It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Joplin to California, including transfers.
Joplin to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Joplin Bus Station.
The best way to get from Joplin to California is to fly which takes 9h 20m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $470 and takes 34h 55m.
Joplin to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
California is 2h behind Joplin. It is currently 10:36 AM in Joplin and 8:36 AM in California.
What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and California, USA?
United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Joplin Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $250–470 and the journey takes 34h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Joplin Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–470
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–65
- Phone
- +1-888-875-6287
- Website
- oatstransit.org
Shuttle from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.oatstransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.oatstransit.org/schedules
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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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