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

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There are 5 ways to get from Joplin to Ontario by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), 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 Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane JLN - ONT
    8h 28m
    $108–465

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 112 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    39h 28m
    $994–1,561

  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 Montclair Transcenterbus bus
    42h 4m
    $376–563

  4. Drive  1,498.5 mi

    1. Drive from Joplin to Ontariocar car 1,498.5 mi
    23h 24m
    $265–383

  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 Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane XNA - ONT
    8h 19m
    $183–454

Joplin to Ontario by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration39h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$994Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,317.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 28m

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

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin to Mountain @ D Street via Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station, Montclair Transcenter, and Montclair Transit Center in around 42h 4m.

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