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How to get fromLos Angeles to Fort Scottby plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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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 17m
    $173–583

  2. 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 53m
    $717–1,349

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Fayettevillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fayetteville to Nevada, MObus bus
    39h 32m
    $344–593

  4. Drive 1,515.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Fort Scottcar car 1,515.3 mi
    26h 45m
    $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
    9h 55m
    $192–629

  6. 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 Nevada, MObus bus
    9h 34m
    $274–840

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane LAX - XNA
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville to Nevada, MObus bus
    9h 31m
    $264–820

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

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration8h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,428.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fort Scott via Tulsa, Fayetteville, and Nevada, MO in around 39h 32m.

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