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Joplin to Van Buren Bus Schedule
Bus from Joplin to Van Buren: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Joplin to Van Buren. Traveling by bus from Joplin to Van Buren usually takes around 2 hours and 53 minutes, but the fastest Jefferson Lines bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 114 mi (184 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 15m |
| Cheapest price | DKK 443.55 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |

What bus companies travel from Joplin to Van Buren?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Joplin to Van Buren. Jefferson Lines connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Lines | 3 | 2h 54m | DKK 443.55 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Joplin to Van Buren from DKK 444. There are 3 trips per day offered by Jefferson Lines from Joplin to Van Buren and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Van Buren. In Joplin, Jefferson Lines departs to Van Buren from Joplin Bus Station . In Van Buren, Jefferson Lines arrives at Fort Smith .
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Joplin to Van Buren takes 2 hours and 54 minutes , while the fastest available Jefferson Lines trip will get you to Van Buren in 2 hours and 15 minutes .
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Joplin to Van Buren
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 53 minutes to cover the 114 miles from Joplin to Van Buren. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 15 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. 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.
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 Van Buren, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Joplin?
Main departure station: Joplin Bus Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Joplin.
All bus stations in Joplin:
Joplin Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Van Buren?
Main arrival station: Fort Smith
All buses from Joplin arrive at one main station in Van Buren.
All bus stations in Van Buren:
Fort Smith
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