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How to get fromSan Diego to Carthageby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Carthage by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane SAN - JLN
    5h 55m
    $135–515

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    39h 5m
    $287–527

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    42h 26m
    $645–1,360

  4. Drive 1,531 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Carthagecar car 1,531 mi
    24h 51m
    $280–404

  5. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane SAN - SGF
    2. Take the taxi from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Carthagetaxi taxi
    6h 34m
    $207–602

  6. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane SAN - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    8h 9m
    $245–777

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) flights

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Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,332 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Carthage, MO, USA?

United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Carthage via Los Angeles Union Station and Joplin Bus Station in around 39h 5m.

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