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

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

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane LAX - SGF
    7h 20m
    $134–533

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US1210
    36h 20m
    $260–550

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus bus Jefferson Lines 121
    40h 33m
    $629–1,235

  4. Drive 1,594.5 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Springfieldcar car 1,594.5 mi
    25h 16m
    $291–421

  5. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane BUR - SGF
    7h 10m
    $153–579

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ONT - SGF
    7h 34m
    $160–646

  7. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane SNA - SGF
    9h 49m
    $158–590

Los Angeles to Springfield by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration36h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,441.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound-us operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Springfield CU Transit Center twice daily, and the journey takes 36h 20m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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