There are 4 ways to get from Joplin to Waynesville by bus, car, train, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, drive
best- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus
- Drive from Jefferson City to Waynesvillecar
8h 14m$78–125Drive 149.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joplin to Waynesvillecar 149.7 mi
2h 32m$28–40Bus, train, drive
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain
- Drive from Jefferson City Station to Waynesvillecar
8h 44m$101–190Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Saint Louisbus Greyhound US1210
- Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Ft Wood - St Robert - Waynesville
8h 50m$191–247
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Waynesville is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Waynesville is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $27 - $40.
The distance between Joplin and Waynesville is 376 miles. The road distance is 150.6 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to Waynesville without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 8h 50m and costs $190 - $250.
It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Joplin to Waynesville, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Waynesville is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Joplin to Waynesville.
There are 35+ hotels available in Waynesville.
What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Waynesville, MO, USA?
There is no direct connection from Joplin to Waynesville. However, you can take the bus to Kansas City, walk to Kansas City Bus Station, take the bus to Jefferson City, then drive to Waynesville. Alternatively, you can drive from Joplin to Waynesville in around 2h 32m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Joplin Bus Station to Saint Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 573-368-4656
- [email protected]
- Website
- USA Express
Shuttle from St Louis International Airport to Ft Wood - St Robert - Waynesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $135–150
- Website
- USA Express
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