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Cheap bus tickets from Joplin to Des Moines
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Bus from Joplin to Des Moines: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Joplin to Des Moines. Traveling by bus from Joplin to Des Moines usually takes around 6 hours and 15 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
- Distance
- 316 mi (508 km)
- Shortest duration
- 6h 15m
- Cheapest price
- €119.32
- Trips per day
- 1
- Most frequent service
- Jefferson Lines
- Bus lines
- 1
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Joplin to Des Moines Bus Schedule
There are several bus options that can take you from Joplin to Des Moines:
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What bus companies travel from Joplin to Des Moines?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Joplin to Des Moines. 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 | 6h 15m | €119.32 |
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 Des Moines with ticket prices as low as €119.32.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Joplin to Des Moines
There is usually only one bus per day from Joplin to Des Moines. However, it is not a direct bus, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to change buses during the trip.
Trips per day
1
Direct trips
0
The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 15 minutes to cover the 316 miles from Joplin to Des Moines. 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.
Distance (mi)
316
Distance (km)
508
There is usually only one bus per day from Joplin to Des Moines. It leaves the station in Joplin at 5:45 AM each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
Earliest bus
5:45am
Latest bus
5:45am
The busiest and least busy days to travel on this route tend to change frequently from week to week. Weather, holidays, local events, and other factors can affect how crowded the bus is on any given day.
Most crowded
Monday
Least crowded
Monday
City Information
Des Moines
Des Moines is the capital city of Iowa and the most populous city in the state. It has been named the third-largest insurance capital in the world because of its relevance in the US insurance industry. Des Moines is home to historic landmarks, especially in the East Village area. These include the gold-domed Iowa State Capitol building. Art lovers can visit the Des Moines Art Center, which has notable contemporary collections, and the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, a pedestrian space with public attractions. Des Moines also has spots for outdoor adventures, like the Blank Park Zoo, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, and Living History Farms.
Des Moines offers diverse places for entertainment, like the Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel, and the Salisbury House & Gardens, a concert venue in a 1920s manor. In the heart of the city is Downtown Des Moines, which has different attractions and entertainment venues, festivals and concerts, shopping spots, sports teams, restaurants, bars, and breweries.
It's very easy to access Des Moines when you're traveling by bus. Over a hundred neighboring cities offer bus lines to the city, powered by companies like Jefferson Lines, Tornado Bus, Burlington Trailways, and El Expreso Bus. The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority also provides bus routes throughout the city.
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 Des Moines?
Main arrival station: Des Moines
All buses from Joplin arrive at one main station in Des Moines.
All bus stations in Des Moines:
- Des Moines
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