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How to get fromJoplin to San Luis Obispoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Joplin to San Luis Obispo by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane JLN - SBP
    9h 11m
    $104–417

  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 San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus FlixBus 2005
    39h 55m
    $275–510

  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 San Luis Obispotrain train
    45h 51m
    $664–1,411

  4. Drive 1,669.5 mi

    1. Drive from Joplin to San Luis Obispocar car 1,669.5 mi
    26h 47m
    $305–441

  5. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane XNA - SBP
    9h 17m
    $194–646

  6. Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SGF - SBP
    9h 35m
    $122–451

  7. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane JLN - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus
    9h 48m
    $154–547

Joplin to San Luis Obispo by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration39h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$275Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,468.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 11m

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

United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin Bus Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Los Angeles Union Station in around 39h 55m.

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