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

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There are 8 ways to get from Riverside to Joplin by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane ONT - JLN
    9h 11m
    $141–628

  2. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane SNA - JLN
    10h 7m
    $125–531

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus Jefferson 117 / ...
    38h 49m
    $484–1,092

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from UCR at Bannockburn Village to Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenterbus bus 204
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    41h 8m
    $271–505

  5. Drive 1,487 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Joplincar car 1,487 mi
    23h 50m
    $272–392

  6. Fly Ontario International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane ONT - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    9h 12m
    $241–907

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane LAX - XNA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    9h 22m
    $590–1,072

  8. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane PSP - JLN
    10h 40m
    $201–832

Riverside to Joplin by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration41h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$271Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Joplin Bus Station via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter, and Montclair Transcenter in around 41h 8m.

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