What is the cheapest way to get from Joplin to St. Louis?

The cheapest way to get from Joplin to St. Louis is to bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 5h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Joplin to St. Louis?

The fastest way to get from Joplin to St. Louis is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Joplin and St. Louis?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Joplin Bus Station station and arriving at St Louis Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Joplin to St. Louis?

The distance between Joplin and St. Louis is 301 miles. The road distance is 285.4 miles.

How do I travel from Joplin to St. Louis without a car?

The best way to get from Joplin to St. Louis without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $40 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Joplin to St. Louis?

The bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station takes 5h 30m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Joplin to St. Louis bus from?

Joplin to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Joplin Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Joplin to St. Louis?

The best way to get from Joplin to St. Louis is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $600 and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Joplin to St. Louis bus arrive?

Joplin to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

Can I drive from Joplin to St. Louis?

Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to St. Louis is 285 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Joplin to St. Louis.

How do I get a bus ticket from Joplin to St. Louis?

Book your Joplin to St. Louis bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near St. Louis?

There are 459+ hotels available in St. Louis.

Joplin to St. Louis - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Joplin to St. Louis by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, or bus

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
5h 30m
$40–85
Drive 283.7 mi
1. Drive from Joplin to St. Louiscar 283.7 mi
4h 46m
$52–75
Fly from Joplin Regional Airport
1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane JLN - STL
6h 52m
$116–568
Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle
2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane XNA - STL
7h 25m
$206–797
Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane SGF - STL
7h 25m
$128–592
Bus to Kansas City, fly
1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MCI - STL
6h 54m
$747–1,064

Joplin to St. Louis by bus (Greyhound)

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Distance: 299.1 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) twice daily.

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How to get fromJoplin to St. Louisby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, or bus

There are 6 ways to get from Joplin to St. Louis by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, or bus

Bus (Greyhound)

Drive 283.7 mi

Fly from Joplin Regional Airport

Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly

Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly

Bus to Kansas City, fly