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How to get fromJoplin to San Diegoby plane, bus, train, car or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Joplin to San Diego by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeJLN - SAN
    6h 47m
    $135–620

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US1210
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    37h 44m
    $155–325

  3. Bus, train via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain
    42h 31m
    $207–609

  4. Drive 1,516.6 mi

    1. Drive from Joplin to San Diegocar1,516.6 mi
    24h 32m
    $277–400

  5. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeXNA - SAN
    8h 27m
    $215–794

  6. Bus, train via Fort Worth

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Oklahoma City to Fort Worthtrain
    3. Take the train from Fort Worth to Los Angelestrain
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain
    2d 7h
    $303–547

Joplin to San Diego by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration37h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 3 times a day.

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