There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Joplin by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane LAX - JLN
7h 15m$111–449Train, bus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
39h 18m$483–1,110Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus
42h$337–524Drive 1,527.3 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Joplincar 1,527.3 mi
24h 13m$279–403Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Joplin Regional Airport
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane BUR - JLN
9h 53m$115–475Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane LAX - XNA
- Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MO
7h 36m$201–758
Los Angeles to Joplin by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Joplin is to fly which costs $110 - $450 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Joplin is to fly which takes 7h 15m and costs $110 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles station to Joplin. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Joplin via Tulsa and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h.
The distance between Los Angeles and Joplin is 1387 miles. The road distance is 1536.2 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Joplin without a car is to train and bus which takes 39h 18m and costs $480 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Los Angeles to Joplin, including transfers.
Los Angeles to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Joplin is to fly which takes 7h 15m and costs $110 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $550 and takes 42h.
Los Angeles to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tulsa Bus Station.
Joplin is 2h ahead of Los Angeles. It is currently 2:35 PM in Los Angeles and 4:35 PM in Joplin.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles Union Station to Joplin via Tulsa and Kansas City in around 42h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Las Vegas, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Phoenix, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Prescott, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via San Diego, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Las Vegas, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Albuquerque, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Salt Lake City, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $440–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Joplin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Tulsa to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Kansas City to Joplin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Joplin is 1536 miles. It takes approximately 24h 13m to drive from Los Angeles to Joplin.
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