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How to get fromJoplin to Fresnoby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Joplin to Fresno by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane JLN - FAT
    7h 7m
    $114–506

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus
    45h 34m
    $589–1,441

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    47h 30m
    $374–591

  4. Drive  1,656.9 mi

    1. Drive from Joplin to Fresnocar car 1,656.9 mi
    26h 6m
    $303–437

  5. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane XNA - FAT
    9h 26m
    $184–645

Joplin to Fresno by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$589Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,402.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Fresno, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin to Fresno Bus Station via Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 47h 30m.

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