The average bus between Joplin and Springfield takes 12h 15m and the fastest bus takes 11h 50m. There is at least one bus per day from Joplin to Springfield. 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 Springfield. 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 Springfield at 1:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Kansas City and take an average of 12h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Joplin station and arriving at Springfield station via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
Joplin to Springfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
Joplin to Springfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Book your Joplin to Springfield bus tickets online with Jefferson Lines, Greyhound USA and Flixbus USA.
The distance between Joplin and Springfield is 520.6 km. The road distance is 802 km.
You can take a bus from Joplin to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 10h 15m.
