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How to get fromJoplin to San Diegoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Joplin to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane JLN - SAN
    7h 38m
    $143–615

  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 to San Diegobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    39h
    $288–532

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train
    42h 23m
    $624–1,331

  4. Drive 1,516.6 mi

    1. Drive from Joplin to San Diegocar car 1,516.6 mi
    24h 37m
    $277–400

  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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane XNA - SAN
    7h 44m
    $233–794

  6. Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SGF - SAN
    8h 6m
    $156–640

Joplin to San Diego by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration39hAverage Duration
Ticket$288Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,323.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

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

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin Bus Station to San Diego via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles in around 39h.

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