The average bus between Joplin and Manhattan takes 35h 55m and the fastest bus takes 34h 25m. There is at least one bus per day from Joplin to Manhattan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run once daily between Joplin and Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Joplin is at 12:55 PM which arrives into Manhattan at 4:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Kansas City and take an average of 35h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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34h 25m • 2 changes
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39h 25m • 2 changes
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34h 25m • 2 changes
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39h 25m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Joplin station and arriving at Manhattan station via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 55m.
Joplin to Manhattan bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
Joplin to Manhattan bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
The distance between Joplin and Manhattan is 1,819.6 km. The road distance is 2,335 km.
You can take a bus from Joplin to Port Authority Bus Terminal via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 33h 15m.