Next bus departures
| 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 | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Saint Louis (Lambert Field) | Joplin Bus Station | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Gateway Station | Joplin Bus Station | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:37 AM CST.
Get from St. Louis to Joplin
The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 706, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in St. Louis and Joplin?
Compare bus companies
Based on 87519 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 706
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 timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 at R 706. The average price for this route is around R 1 017. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from St. Louis to Joplin?
The average bus journey time from St. Louis to Joplin is 5h 20m, covering a distance of 410 km. The fastest bus gets 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 2 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from St. Louis to Joplin?
The earliest bus departs from St. Louis to Joplin at 01:20. And the latest bus departs at 09:10.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from St. Louis to Joplin?
A bus trip from St. Louis to Joplin produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
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 08 Feb 2026 with a price of R 573To 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 R 573 to R 1 702 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 R 573, which is on 2026-02-08.
