What is the cheapest way to get from Joplin to California?

The cheapest way to get from Joplin to California is to bus which costs $260 - $490 and takes 32h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Joplin to California?

The fastest way to get from Joplin to California is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $180 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Joplin and California?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Joplin Bus Station station and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32h 50m.

How far is it from Joplin to California?

The distance between Joplin and California is 1337 miles. The road distance is 1536.3 miles.

How do I travel from Joplin to California without a car?

The best way to get from Joplin to California without a car is to bus which takes 32h 50m and costs $260 - $490.

How long does it take to get from Joplin to California?

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Joplin to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Joplin to California bus from?

Joplin to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Joplin Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Joplin to California?

The best way to get from Joplin to California is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $180 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $490 and takes 32h 50m.

Where does the Joplin to California bus arrive?

Joplin to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between Joplin and California?

California is 2h behind Joplin. It is currently 6:17 AM in Joplin and 4:17 AM in California.

Can I drive from Joplin to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to California is 1536 miles. It takes approximately 24h 13m to drive from Joplin to California.

How do I get a bus ticket from Joplin to California?

Book your Joplin to California bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3396+ hotels available in California.

Joplin to California - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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

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Fly Joplin Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
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1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane JLN - SAN
6h 58m
$185–870
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210
32h 50m
$260–490
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 112 / ...
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
40h
$426–1,045
Drive 1,527.4 mi
1. Drive from Joplin to Los Angelescar 1,527.4 mi
24h 13m
$279–403
Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle
2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane XNA - LAX
7h 30m
$580–957
Bus to Tulsa International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport
1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TUL - SAN
8h 46m
$274–1,343

Joplin to California by bus (Greyhound)

13Weekly Buses

32h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,329.2 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and California, USA?

United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Joplin Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $260–490 and the journey takes 32h 50m.

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