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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Houston Bus Station | Joplin Bus Station | Cheapest | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Downtown Gray & Smith | Joplin Bus Station | Fastest | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Downtown Gray & Smith | Joplin Bus Station | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby | Joplin Bus Station | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | The Woodlands - Windvale Center | Joplin Bus Station | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 2:14 PM CST.
Get from Houston to Joplin
The journey takes about 16 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $169, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Houston and Joplin?
Stops in Houston
- A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA - B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 - C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA - D7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
- E
Clay St & Louisiana St
600-698 Clay St, Houston, TX 77002, USA - F
Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr
820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77002, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to Joplin by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Houston to Joplin?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Joplin start from $169. The average price for this route is around $239. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Houston to Joplin?
The average bus travel time from Houston to Joplin is 16h 40m, covering a distance of 822 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 55m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Joplin route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Valley Transit.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Houston to Joplin?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Joplin at 1:50am. And the latest bus departs at 7:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Joplin?
A bus trip from Houston to Joplin generates an estimated 21 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Houston to Joplin?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87500 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Joplin?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Valley Transit has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Houston to Joplin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Houston to Joplin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Joplin was searched and found on Jan 21, 2026 with a price of $159To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Houston, US to Joplin, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $159 to $416 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Joplin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $159 which is on 2026-01-21.
