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

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Joplin by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, 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 47m
    $124–519

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    37h 18m
    $252–492

  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 24m
    $591–1,266

  4. Drive 1,542.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Joplincar car 1,542.9 mi
    24h 30m
    $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 28m
    $147–570

  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 9m
    $214–748

Santa Monica to Joplin by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration37h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$252Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,376.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Joplin Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $340–480 and the journey takes 34h 40m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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