The average bus between Joplin and Springfield takes 8h 56m and the fastest bus takes 8h. The bus service runs several times per day from Joplin to Springfield. 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 twice daily between Joplin and Springfield. The earliest departure is at 2:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Joplin is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Springfield at 1:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Joplin station and arriving at Springfield station via St Louis Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
Joplin to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Joplin Bus Station.
Joplin to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Book your Joplin to Springfield bus tickets online with Greyhound USA and Flixbus USA.
The distance between Joplin and Springfield is 520.6 km. The road distance is 639 km.
You can take a bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station in around 8h 15m.
