The average bus between Pittsburgh and Joplin takes 27h 20m and the fastest bus takes 24h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Pittsburgh to Joplin. 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 twice daily between Pittsburgh and Joplin. The earliest departure is at 10:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pittsburgh is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Joplin at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer at St Louis Bus Station and take an average of 27h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Pittsburgh to Joplin. However, there are services departing from Pittsburgh station and arriving at Joplin station via St Louis Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 20m.
Pittsburgh to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Pittsburgh to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Joplin station.
Book your Pittsburgh to Joplin bus tickets online with Greyhound USA and Jefferson Lines.
The distance between Pittsburgh and Joplin is 1,311.1 km. The road distance is 1,617 km.
You can take a bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Joplin via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 21h 20m.