Find coaches from St. Louis to Joplin

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Next departures from St. Louis to Joplin on 3 November
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Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    		Gateway Station
    		Joplin Bus StationCheapestFastest

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    Get from St. Louis to Joplin

    This route is served by bus only

    The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

    1bus per day
    5h 20mAverage duration
    418 kmDistance
    10kgCO₂ emissions

    Bus St. Louis to Joplin: Trip Overview

    Average ticket priceUS$52
    Average bus trip duration5h 20m
    Number of daily buses1
    Earliest bus departure01:20
    Distance418 km
    Latest bus departure07:50

    St. Louis to Joplin Bus

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    Frequently asked questions on the trip St. Louis - Joplin

    1. How much does a bus ticket from St. Louis to Joplin cost?

      The bus ticket price from St. Louis to Joplin starts at US$41. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from St. Louis to Joplin is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

    2. How long is the bus ride from St. Louis to Joplin?

      The average travel time between St. Louis and Joplin is around 5h 20m, although the fastest bus will take about 5h 5m. This is the time it takes to travel the 409 km that separates the two cities.

    3. How many daily bus connections are there between St. Louis and Joplin?

      The number of buses from St. Louis to Joplin can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 1 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from St. Louis to Joplin by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

    4. Which bus companies travel from St. Louis to Joplin?

      When taking the bus from St. Louis to Joplin, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound.

    Find cheapest prices for buses

    Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

    Best price found
    30/10
    US$104
    31/10
    US$104
    Today
    US$111
    02/11
    No data
    03/11
    US$87
    04/11
    US$104
    05/11
    US$35
    06/11
    US$34
    busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Joplin was searched and found on 06 Nov 2025 with a price of US$34

    To 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 US$34 to US$111 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 US$34, which is on 2025-11-06.

    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 St. Louis and Joplin!

    Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from St. Louis to Joplin, get comfy and count the stars.

    Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from St. Louis to Joplin will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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    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.

    Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

    The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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