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Joplin to Texarkana bus

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Joplin - Texarkana Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 2 intercity buses per day from Joplin to Texarkana. Traveling by bus from Joplin to Texarkana usually takes around 6 hours and 32 minutes, but the fastest Jefferson Lines bus can make the trip in 6 hours and 25 minutes.

Distance253 mi (407 km)
Shortest duration6h 25m
Cheapest priceCA$114.06
Trips per day2
Most frequent serviceJefferson Lines
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What bus companies travel from Joplin to Texarkana?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Joplin to Texarkana. 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.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Jefferson Lines26h 33mCA$125.90
  • 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 Joplin to Texarkana with ticket prices as low as CA$114.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 32 minutes to cover the 253 miles from Joplin to Texarkana. 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.

Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Texarkana. 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, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.

The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00am. To see the times for all buses from Joplin to Texarkana, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are usually only 2 buses per day from Joplin to Texarkana. Both of these are direct buses, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring buses at any point during your trip.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Joplin?

Main departure station: 6601 East 7th St

Most buses depart from the main station in Joplin.

All bus stations in Joplin:

  • 6601 East 7th St

Where does the bus arrive in Texarkana?

Buses arrive in Texarkana at 0 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.

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