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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Joplin
    Departure location: Joplin Bus Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: St Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $40
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Joplin
    Departure location: Joplin Bus Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: St Louis
    Destination location: St Louis Lambert Field Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $40
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Joplin
    Departure location: Joplin Bus Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: St Louis
    Destination location: St Louis Lambert Field Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $42
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Joplin
    Departure location: Joplin Bus Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: St Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $42
Bus Joplin to St Louis: Trip Overview

Bus Joplin to St Louis: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$47
Average bus trip duration5h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure2:15 AM
Distance253 miles (408 km)
Latest bus departure5:15 PM

Joplin to St Louis Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures4
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures2:15AM - 5:15PM
Minimum Price$42
Average Ticket Price$47
Minimum Trip Duration4h55m
Average Bus Trip Duration5h
Distance253 miles (408 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Joplin - St Louis

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to St Louis without flying. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

On average, the trip from Joplin to St Louis takes around 5h, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 4h 55m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 254 miles (409 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Joplin and St Louis is 254 miles (409 km).

About 4 buses travel this route daily, provided by Greyhound. The number of buses running from Joplin to St Louis may change based on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from Joplin to St Louis as smooth as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service operates between 2:15 AM and 5:15 PM.

Buses going from Joplin to St Louis start their journey at Joplin Bus Station and reach their destination at Gateway Station.

Go for the bus if you want the most cost-effective way to travel this route. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $42.

You can expect to pay around $47 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $42 and $125, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Once in St Louis, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are St. Louis Cardinals, Old St. Louis County Courthouse, Scott Joplin House State Historic Site, Anheuser-Busch Brewery and Powell Symphony Hall.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Joplin and St Louis!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Joplin to St Louis, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Joplin to St Louis that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Joplin to St Louis.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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