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Joplin to Van Buren Bus Schedule
Bus from Joplin to Van Buren: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Joplin to Van Buren. Traveling by bus from Joplin to Van Buren usually takes around 2 hours and 10 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 114 mi (184 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 10m |
| Cheapest price | £52.27 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| 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 is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Lines | 1 | 2h 10m | £52.27 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Joplin to Van Buren from £52. Typically there is one Jefferson Lines schedule per day 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 Road Ranger . In Van Buren, Jefferson Lines arrives at Fort Smith .
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Joplin to Van Buren takes 2 hours and 10 minutes .
On weekends, Jefferson Lines offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Van Buren.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Joplin to Van Buren
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 10 minutes to cover the 114 miles from Joplin to Van Buren. 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.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Van Buren. 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 Van Buren, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
There is usually only one bus per day from Joplin to Van Buren. It leaves the station in Joplin at 1:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Joplin?
Main departure station: Road Ranger
Most buses depart from the main station in Joplin.
All bus stations in Joplin:
Road Ranger
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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