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

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There are 6 ways to get from Joplin to Santa Monica by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JLN - LAX
    7h 12m
    $102–421

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 112 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    40h 53m
    $488–1,165

  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 Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    43h 56m
    $335–523

  4. Drive  1,548.8 mi

    1. Drive from Joplin to Santa Monicacar car 1,548.8 mi
    24h 16m
    $283–409

  5. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane JLN - BUR
    8h 6m
    $137–619

  6. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane XNA - LAX
    7h 33m
    $197–750

Joplin to Santa Monica by bus, foot, train, subway, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration40h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$488Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,383.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Santa Monica, 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 5th / Santa Monica via Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 43h 56m.

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