There are 7 ways to get from Riverside to Joplin by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Ontario International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport
best- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane ONT - JLN
9h 6m$119–514Train, bus
- Take the train from Riverside to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
37h 59m$468–1,075Bus
- Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus
44h 4m$331–530Drive 1,487 mi
- Drive from Riverside to Joplincar 1,487 mi
23h 50m$272–392Fly Ontario International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane ONT - XNA
- Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MO
9h 27m$279–753Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Joplin Regional Airport
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane SNA - JLN
10h 18m$125–521Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane LAX - XNA
- Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MO
9h 22m$210–772
Riverside to Joplin by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Joplin is to train and fly which costs $120 - $550 and takes 10h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Joplin is to fly which takes 9h 6m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Joplin. However, there are services departing from Magnolia + Sunnyside and arriving at Joplin via Market + University, Montclair Transcenter, Tulsa and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 4m.
The distance between Riverside and Joplin is 1347 miles. The road distance is 1495.7 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Joplin without a car is to train and bus which takes 37h 59m and costs $460 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Riverside to Joplin, including transfers.
Riverside to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Montclair Transcenter station.
The best way to get from Riverside to Joplin is to fly which takes 9h 6m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $550 and takes 44h 4m.
Riverside to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tulsa Bus Station.
Joplin is 2h ahead of Riverside. It is currently 3:24 AM in Riverside and 5:24 AM in Joplin.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?
United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Joplin via Market + Ninth, Market + University, Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter, Montclair Transcenter, Tulsa, and Kansas City in around 44h 4m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Joplin Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Riverside to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $420–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Joplin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Tulsa to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Kansas City to Joplin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Joplin is 1496 miles. It takes approximately 23h 50m to drive from Riverside to Joplin.
There are 46+ hotels available in Joplin.