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How to get fromLos Angeles to Fort Scottby plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles to Fort Scott by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane LAX - JLN
    2. Take the taxi from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Fort Scotttaxi taxi
    8h 12m
    $148–483

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Iolabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Iola to Fort Scotttaxi taxi
    37h 32m
    $377–552

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Rich Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Rich Hill to Fort Scotttaxi taxi
    38h 48m
    $1,120–1,692

  4. Drive  1,515.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Fort Scottcar car 1,515.3 mi
    26h 43m
    $277–400

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Joplin Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane BUR - JLN
    2. Take the taxi from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Fort Scotttaxi taxi
    10h 25m
    $152–499

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

    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
    3. Take the taxi from Joplin, MO to Fort Scotttaxi taxi
    8h 45m
    $301–733

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport 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 Nevadabus bus
    9h 24m
    $254–740

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration8h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,428.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Fort Scott, KS, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Fort Scott. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN), then take the taxi to Fort Scott. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Tulsa Bus Station, take the bus to Iola, then take the taxi to Fort Scott.

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