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Springfield to Joplin buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Springfield and Joplin takes 9h 5m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Springfield 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.

9h 5m
Duration
320 mi
Distance
$111
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Springfield to Joplin bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Springfield and Joplin. The service departs Springfield at 3:50 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Joplin at 00:55:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Jefferson LinesJefferson Lines9h 5m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Jefferson LinesJefferson Lines9h 5m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Jefferson LinesJefferson Lines9h 5m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Jefferson LinesJefferson Lines9h 5m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Springfield to Joplin? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Springfield to Joplin.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 319.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Springfield to Joplin via Kansas City in around 7h.

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