The average bus between Joplin and Washington takes 32h 1m and the fastest bus takes 30h 5m. There is at least one bus per day from Joplin to Washington. 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 Washington. 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 Washington at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Kansas City and take an average of 32h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day



30h 5m • 3 changes
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35h 55m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



30h 5m • 3 changes
Arrives +2 days



35h 55m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Washington. However, there are services departing from Joplin station and arriving at Washington station via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 1m.
Joplin to Washington bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
Joplin to Washington bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Book your Joplin to Washington bus tickets online with Jefferson Lines and Greyhound USA.
The distance between Joplin and Washington is 1,542.3 km. The road distance is 2,006 km.
You can take a bus from Joplin to Washington Union Station via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 29h 15m.