There are 6 ways to get from Joplin to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles International Airport
best- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane JLN - LAX
6h 46m$105–428Bus, 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$280–405Shuttle 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$200–757Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane JLN - BUR
7h 41m$139–625
Joplin to Los Angeles by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Los Angeles is to fly which costs $100 - $430 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Los Angeles is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $100 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles is 1388 miles. The road distance is 1542.1 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to Los Angeles without a car is to bus and train which takes 39h 50m and costs $480 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Joplin to Los Angeles, including transfers.
Joplin to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
The best way to get from Joplin to Los Angeles is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $100 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $550 and takes 41h 55m.
Joplin to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Los Angeles is 2h behind Joplin. It is currently 5:54 AM in Joplin and 3:54 AM in Los Angeles.
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, you can take a bus from Joplin to Los Angeles Union Station via Kansas City and Tulsa Bus Station in around 41h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
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 Los Angeles is 1542 miles. It takes approximately 23h 59m to drive from Joplin to Los Angeles.
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