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

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Joplin by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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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
    $99–419

  2. 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
    $531–1,366

  3. 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 33m
    $342–537

  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
    10h 58m
    $107–440

  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
    $234–648

Santa Monica to Joplin by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration41h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$531Cheapest 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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Joplin via Los Angeles Union Station, Tulsa, and Kansas City in around 44h 33m.

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