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How to get fromJoplin to Los Angelesby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Joplin to Los Angeles by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JLN - LAX
    6h 40m
    $110–418

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    32h 50m
    $250–490

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 112 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    39h 50m
    $594–1,261

  4. Drive 1,533.2 mi

    1. Drive from Joplin to Los Angelescar car 1,533.2 mi
    23h 59m
    $280–405

  5. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane JLN - BUR
    9h 1m
    $169–675

  6. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane XNA - LAX
    7h 6m
    $190–607

Joplin to Los Angeles by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration32h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$250Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,379.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound-us operates a bus from Joplin Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily, and the journey takes 32h 50m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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