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

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There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento to Joplin by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane SMF - JLN
    6h 55m
    $145–619

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    44h
    $255–458

  3. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    2d 6h
    $770–1,625

  4. Drive 1,818.9 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Joplincar car 1,818.9 mi
    29h 13m
    $332–480

  5. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane SMF - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    8h 53m
    $255–848

  6. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane SMF - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    9h
    $169–645

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    2d 9h
    $827–1,651

Sacramento to Joplin by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration44hAverage Duration
Ticket$255Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,491.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento to Joplin Bus Station via Phoenix Bus Station in around 44h.

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