The average bus between Joplin and Columbia takes 11h 10m and the fastest bus takes 8h. There is at least one bus per day from Joplin to Columbia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run once daily between Joplin and Columbia. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Joplin is at 12:55 PM which arrives into Columbia at 7:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Kansas City and take an average of 11h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Joplin station and arriving at Columbia station via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
Joplin to Columbia bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
Joplin to Columbia bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Columbia station.
Book your Joplin to Columbia bus tickets online with Jefferson Lines and Greyhound USA.
The distance between Joplin and Columbia is 282.1 km. The road distance is 449 km.
You can take a bus from Joplin to Columbia via Kansas City and Kansas City Bus Station in around 5h 50m.
