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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Joplinby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Joplin by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly 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
    5h 45m
    $125–509

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    36h 20m
    $248–473

  3. 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 / ...
    40h 58m
    $598–1,278

  4. Drive 1,541.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Joplincar car 1,541.2 mi
    24h 37m
    $282–407

  5. Fly 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
    6h 7m
    $199–735

  6. Fly to Tulsa International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane plane LAX - TUL
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 3m
    $193–826

  7. Fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LAX - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    8h 16m
    $265–680

  8. Fly to Will Rogers World Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)plane plane LAX - OKC
    2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 53m
    $203–781

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Joplin by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration36h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$248Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,364.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Joplin Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $240–460 and the journey takes 34h 45m.

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