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

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

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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
    6h 39m
    $114–497

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    37h 58m
    $292–397

  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

  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
    8h 39m
    $244–896

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    41h 32m
    $342–517

Palm Springs to Joplin by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$292Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,265.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

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

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from N Palm Canyon at Chino to Joplin via Town Center & Hahn, Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, El Paso, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, and Kansas City in around 37h 58m.

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