Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Gateway Station | Joplin Bus Station | CheapestFastest |
Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:40 AM CST.
Get from St. Louis to Joplin
The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Based on 87394 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $61
Greyhound St. Louis Joplin recent customer reviews
Comfortable seats. The driver was informative,helpful and professional.Excellrnt driver.
Janice A.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis to Joplin by bus
How far is St. Louis from Joplin?
The distance covered from St. Louis to Joplin is 409 km (254 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from St. Louis to Joplin?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Gateway Station, in St. Louis, and end it at Joplin Bus Station, in Joplin.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Joplin was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $71To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from St. Louis to Joplin, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $71 to $161 for a bus ticket from St. Louis to Joplin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $142 which is on 2025-11-26.
