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

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There are 8 ways to get from Joplin to Oakland by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane JLN - SFO
    8h 44m
    $119–429

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    41h 20m
    $316–602

  3. 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 train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train
    2d 4h
    $744–1,571

  4. Drive 1,819.9 mi

    1. Drive from Joplin to Oaklandcar car 1,819.9 mi
    28h 46m
    $333–480

  5. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane JLN - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    7h 34m
    $163–628

  6. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane XNA - SFO
    9h 5m
    $214–548

  7. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane XNA - OAK
    8h 42m
    $277–951

  8. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    44h 40m
    $355–627

Joplin to Oakland by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration41h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$316Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,555.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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

United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin Bus Station to Oakland via Los Angeles Union Station in around 41h 20m.

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