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

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

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane LAX - JLN
    7h 42m
    $104–439

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    39h 56m
    $302–417

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
    41h 26m
    $481–1,166

  4. Drive  1,542.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Joplincar car 1,542.9 mi
    24h 31m
    $282–407

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane BUR - JLN
    11h 23m
    $112–470

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane LAX - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    8h 3m
    $194–748

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    44h 38m
    $332–527

Santa Monica to Joplin by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration39h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$302Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,376.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

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

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to Joplin via 6th / Main, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, El Paso, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, and Kansas City in around 39h 56m.

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