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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Texarkana to Joplin. Traveling by bus from Texarkana to Joplin usually takes around 6 hours and 30 minutes, but the fastest Jefferson Lines bus can make the trip in 6 hours and 25 minutes.
| Distance | 253 mi (407 km) |
| Shortest duration | 6h 25m |
| Cheapest price | CA$114.71 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Texarkana to Joplin?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Texarkana to Joplin. Jefferson Lines is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Lines | 2 | 6h 30m | CA$126.96 |
Jefferson Lines is a well-established intercity bus company with service to some of the Midwest’s top travel destinations. As one of the United States’ largest bus service providers, Jefferson Lines is beloved by students, commuters, and vacationers in America’s heartland. Travel with Jefferson Lines is comfortable thanks to reclining seats, individual climate controls, restrooms, and free WiFi. You can even check the status of your trip with their bus tracker tool. The carrier provides safe, affordable, and reliable service from Texarkana to Joplin with ticket prices as low as CA$115.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 30 minutes to cover the 253 miles from Texarkana to Joplin. However, the fastest bus only takes 6 hours and 25 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Joplin. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Joplin, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Texarkana to Joplin, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Texarkana?
Buses to Joplin leave from 0 stations in Texarkana.
Where does the bus arrive in Joplin?
Main arrival station: 6601 East 7th St
All buses from Texarkana arrive at one main station in Joplin.
All bus stations in Joplin:
6601 East 7th St
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