What is the travel distance from Joplin to Memphis?

About 278 miles (448 km) separate Joplin and Memphis.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Joplin to Memphis?

Buses going from Joplin to Memphis start their journey at Joplin Bus Station and reach their destination at Airways Transit Center.

What are the best sights and things to do in Memphis?

Once in Memphis, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Shelby Farms Park Conservatory, Sun Studio, Hattiloo Theater, Peabody Hotel Ducks and Stax Museum.

Bus Joplin to Memphis from $125 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Joplin to Memphis on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15pm	Joplin Bus Station	15h 15m	8:30am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Joplin Bus Station	8h 40m	7:50pm	Airways Transit Center	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Joplin	8h 55m	8:05pm	Airways Transit Center	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Joplin Bus Station	18h 45m	8:00am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Joplin Bus Station	13h 15m	6:30am	Memphis Bus Station	No tags

Get from Joplin to Memphis

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 13 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $133, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

13h 15mAverage Duration

290 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Joplin and Memphis?

Stops in Joplin

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Joplin Bus Station
6601 E 7th St, Joplin, MO 64801, USA
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Stops in Memphis

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Airways Transit Center
3033 Airways Blvd, Memphis, TN 38131
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Jefferson Lines

4/5759 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4

Wifi3.2

Greyhound

3.5/587,396 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Joplin to Memphis, TN by bus

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The cheapest trip from Joplin to Memphis, TN was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $125

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Joplin to Memphis, TN, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $125 to $125 for a bus ticket from Joplin to Memphis, TN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $125 which is on 2025-11-26.