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How to get fromLos Angeles to West Plainsby plane, shuttle, taxi, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport, shuttle, taxi

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane LAX - SGF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Mountain Groveshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mountain Grove to West Plainstaxi taxi
    9h 49m
    $213–634

  2. Train, bus, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Norwoodshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Norwood to West Plainstaxi taxi
    41h 45m
    $741–1,396

  3. Bus, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Mountain Groveshuttle bus
    5. Take the taxi from Mountain Grove to West Plainstaxi taxi
    45h 12m
    $423–702

  4. Drive 1,700.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to West Plainscar car 1,700.3 mi
    27h 7m
    $311–449

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane BUR - SGF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Mountain Groveshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mountain Grove to West Plainstaxi taxi
    9h 21m
    $222–680

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Tulsa International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane plane LAX - TUL
    2. Drive from Tulsa-Airport-TUL to West Plainscar car
    9h 34m
    $218–838

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle, drive, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LAX - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Ft Wood - St Robert - Waynesvilleshuttle bus
    3. Drive from Ft Wood - St Robert - Waynesville to Macombcar car
    4. Take the taxi from Mountain Grove to West Plainstaxi taxi
    11h 52m
    $363–581

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) flights

Calendar149Weekly Planes
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,552.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to West Plains. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF), take the taxi to Springfield, take the shuttle to Mountain Grove, then take the taxi to West Plains. Alternatively, you can take the train to Kansas City, take the taxi to Kansas City, take the bus to Springfield, take the taxi to Springfield, take the shuttle to Norwood, then take the taxi to West Plains.

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