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How to get fromPalm Springs to Joplinby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Springs to Joplin by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane PSP - JLN
    8h 27m
    $148–584

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    34h 12m
    $232–452

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    41h 57m
    $621–1,308

  4. Drive 1,434 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Joplincar car 1,434 mi
    22h 58m
    $262–378

  5. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane PSP - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    7h 38m
    $228–763

  6. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane PSP - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 54m
    $152–610

Palm Springs to Joplin by bus and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration34h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$232Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,265 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines flies from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) once daily. Alternatively, Greyhound-us operates a bus from Indio Bus Station to Joplin Bus Station twice daily, and the journey takes 31h. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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