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

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane SAN - JLN
    5h 48m
    $128–507

  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
    38h 40m
    $264–508

  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 1m
    $623–1,332

  4. Drive 1,515.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Joplincar car 1,515.6 mi
    24h 36m
    $277–400

  5. 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
    7h 47m
    $251–668

  6. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane SAN - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 9m
    $139–523

San Diego to Joplin by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration38h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$264Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,323.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Joplin, 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 Joplin Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station in around 38h 40m.

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