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Tulsa to Joplin Bus Schedule
Bus from Tulsa to Joplin: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Tulsa to Joplin. Traveling by bus from Tulsa to Joplin usually takes around 10 hours and 12 minutes, but the fastest Jefferson Lines bus can make the trip in 10 hours and 5 minutes.
| Distance | 104 mi (168 km) |
| Shortest duration | 10h 5m |
| Cheapest price | $156.00 |
| Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Tulsa to Joplin?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Tulsa to Joplin. 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 | 10h 12m | $156.00 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Tulsa to Joplin from $156. Typically there is one Jefferson Lines schedule per day from Tulsa to Joplin and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Joplin. In Tulsa, Jefferson Lines departs to Joplin from Tulsa Bus Station . In Joplin, Jefferson Lines arrives at Road Ranger .
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Tulsa to Joplin takes 10 hours and 12 minutes , while the fastest available Jefferson Lines trip will get you to Joplin in 10 hours and 5 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 Joplin.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Tulsa to Joplin
The bus takes an average of 10 hours and 12 minutes to cover the 104 miles from Tulsa to Joplin. However, the fastest bus only takes 10 hours and 5 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.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, 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.
There is usually only one bus per day from Tulsa to Joplin. It leaves the station in Tulsa at 2:00pm 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 Tulsa?
Main departure station: Tulsa Bus Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Tulsa.
All bus stations in Tulsa:
Tulsa Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Joplin?
Main arrival station: Road Ranger
All buses from Tulsa arrive at one main station in Joplin.
All bus stations in Joplin:
Road Ranger
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