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

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

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane SJC - JLN
    7h 46m
    $136–568

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    42h 55m
    $304–592

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose 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 3h
    $728–1,541

  4. Drive 1,782.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Joplincar car 1,782.7 mi
    28h 39m
    $326–470

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane SFO - JLN
    8h 42m
    $139–506

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane SJC - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    9h 9m
    $236–798

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane SJC - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 9m
    $160–594

San Jose to Joplin by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration42h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$304Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,510.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Joplin Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station in around 42h 55m.

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