Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Gateway Station | Joplin Bus Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Gateway Station | Joplin Bus Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | St Louis, MO | Joplin Bus Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Gateway Station | Joplin Bus Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Gateway Station | Joplin Bus Station | No tags |
Get from St. Louis to Joplin
The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in St. Louis and Joplin?
Compare bus companies
Based on 87412 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $61
Greyhound St. Louis Joplin recent customer reviews
Comfortable seats. The driver was informative,helpful and professional.Excellrnt driver.
Janice A.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Joplin?
The cheapest bus tickets from St. Louis to Joplin start from $61. The average price for this route is around $90. 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 St. Louis to Joplin?
The average bus travel time from St. Louis to Joplin is 5h 20m, covering a distance of 418 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 5m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the St. Louis to Joplin route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from St. Louis to Joplin?
The earliest bus departs from St. Louis to Joplin at 1:20am. And the latest bus departs at 7:50am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from St. Louis to Joplin?
A bus trip from St. Louis to Joplin generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Joplin was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $79To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from St. Louis to Joplin, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $79 to $159 for a bus ticket from St. Louis to Joplin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $79 which is on 2025-12-03.
