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

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There are 8 ways to get from Riverside to Joplin by plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane ONT - JLN
    8h 56m
    $115–498

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
    37h 59m
    $995–1,530

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center 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
    38h 30m
    $304–409

  4. Drive  1,487 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Joplincar car 1,487 mi
    23h 50m
    $272–392

  5. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane SNA - JLN
    10h 24m
    $119–514

  6. Fly Ontario International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane ONT - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    9h 31m
    $275–747

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane LAX - XNA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    9h 22m
    $250–622

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter 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
    44h 4m
    $361–560

Riverside to Joplin by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$995Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,339.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vine Street Mobility Hub to Joplin via San Bernardino Transit Center, Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, El Paso, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, and Kansas City in around 38h 30m.

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