There are 4 ways to get from Topeka to Joplin by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus StationGreyhound US1200 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to JoplinJefferson 117 / ...
4h 50m$42–121Drive 193.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Topeka to Joplin193.3 mi
3h 27m$36–51Bus via Kansas City
- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas CityEl Paso
- Take the bus from Kansas City to JoplinJefferson 117 / ...
5h 10m$69–149Train, bus
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Kansas CitySouthwest Chief
- Take the bus from Kansas City to JoplinJefferson 117 / ...
6h 24m$47–144
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Topeka to Joplin is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Topeka to Joplin is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Topeka and Joplin is 224 miles. The road distance is 194.5 miles.
The best way to get from Topeka to Joplin without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $40 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Topeka to Joplin, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Topeka to Joplin is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Topeka to Joplin.
There are 40+ hotels available in Joplin.
What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Topeka to Joplin via Kansas City and Joplin in around 4h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Topeka Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Joplin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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