Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Joplin

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Riverside to Joplin by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, 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.

  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane ONT - JLN
    9h 16m
    $152–627

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

    cheapest
    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 19m
    $138–574

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    36h 48m
    $241–465

  4. 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 117 / ...
    38h 14m
    $625–1,209

  5. Drive 1,487 mi

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

  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 28m
    $282–806

  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 28m
    $450–922

Riverside to Joplin by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration36h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$241Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Riverside to Joplin.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,339.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 16m

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) once daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Montclair Transcenter to Joplin Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $240–460 and the journey takes 33h 40m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers