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How to get fromLong Beach to Joplinby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Long Beach to Joplin by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane LAX - JLN
    7h 54m
    $117–472

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
    41h 24m
    $502–1,167

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus bus 577
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    44h 38m
    $332–528

  4. Drive  1,540.4 mi

    1. Drive from Long Beach to Joplincar car 1,540.4 mi
    24h 30m
    $282–407

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane LAX - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    8h 15m
    $197–751

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane SNA - JLN
    10h 40m
    $130–573

  7. Fly Long Beach Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane LGB - JLN
    10h 29m
    $184–817

Long Beach to Joplin by tram, train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration41h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$502Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,388.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Long Beach Blvd & 3rd SE to Joplin via 7th / Channel, El Monte Bus Stop, Tulsa, and Kansas City in around 44h 38m.

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