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How to get fromLos Angeles to Carthageby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Carthage by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, 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 27m
    $138–537

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    35h 10m
    $266–487

  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 / ...
    39h 43m
    $636–1,268

  4. Drive 1,542.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Carthagecar car 1,542.7 mi
    24h 27m
    $282–407

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane BUR - JLN
    9h 5m
    $147–583

  6. 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 4m
    $222–784

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration8h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,387.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Carthage, MO, USA?

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Joplin Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $240–460 and the journey takes 34h 45m.

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