Bus Houston to Joplin, MO - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Houston to Joplin, MO

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Houston to Joplin, MO from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

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Tuesday

$133

Wednesday

$114

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Friday

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	14h 55m	1:50 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	4:45 PM	Joplin, MO	Bus Stop	Economy	$133	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/28/2026 1:50:00 AM to Bus Stop, Joplin, MO (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m
Greyhound US	21h 50m	6:55 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	4:45 PM	Joplin, MO	Bus Stop	Economy	$133	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/28/2026 6:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Joplin, MO (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 50m
FlixBus	21h 10m	7:35 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	4:45 PM	Joplin, MO	Bus Stop	Economy	$133	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 7/28/2026 7:35:00 PM to Bus Stop, Joplin, MO (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Houston to Joplin, MO via Tulsa, you can save more than $32? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  14h 55m
  
  0
  
  1:50 AM
  
  Houston
  Harrisburg Blvd Station
  
  1:45 PM
  
  Tulsa
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $73
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/30/2026 1:50:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Tulsa (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
- Greyhound US
  
  2h 0m
  
  0
  
  2:45 PM
  
  Tulsa
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  4:45 PM
  
  Joplin, MO
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $28
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tulsa (USA) at 7/30/2026 2:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Joplin, MO (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $32

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	21h 50m	6:55 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	4:45 PM	Joplin, MO	Bus Stop	Economy	$114	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/29/2026 6:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Joplin, MO (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 50m
FlixBus	23h 30m	5:15 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	4:45 PM	Joplin, MO	Bus Stop	Economy	$115	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 7/29/2026 5:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Joplin, MO (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 30m
Greyhound US	14h 55m	1:50 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	4:45 PM	Joplin, MO	Bus Stop	Economy	$117	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/29/2026 1:50:00 AM to Bus Stop, Joplin, MO (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Houston to Joplin, MO via Tulsa, you can save more than $20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  21h 50m
  
  0
  
  6:55 PM
  
  Houston
  Harrisburg Blvd Station
  
  2:00 PM
  
  Tulsa
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $68
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 7/30/2026 6:55:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Tulsa (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 5m
- Greyhound US
  
  2h 0m
  
  0
  
  2:45 PM
  
  Tulsa
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  4:45 PM
  
  Joplin, MO
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $25
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tulsa (USA) at 7/31/2026 2:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Joplin, MO (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Travel time is 6h 55m longer, but you will save $20

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Houston to Joplin, MO is $88 on 8/7/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Houston and Joplin, MO

See here how frequent the connections between Houston and Joplin, MO are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Houston to Joplin, MO. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Houston and Joplin, MO.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 3 buses from Houston to Joplin, MO, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Houston and Joplin, MO, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Houston to Joplin, MO

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Houston to Joplin, MO in one click! Book your bus ticket from Houston to Joplin, MO starting from $88!

Cheapest Bus	$88
Fastest Bus	14h 55m
Earliest Bus	1:50 AM
Latest Bus	6:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	509.3 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Houston to Joplin, MO

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Houston for Joplin, MO: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$165

Tuesday 07/28

$133

Wednesday 07/29

$110

Thursday 07/30

$104

Friday 07/31

$112

Saturday 08/01

$146

Sunday 08/02

$201

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$105

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

$88

Saturday 08/08

$90

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

$126

Tuesday 08/11

$118

Wednesday 08/12

$115

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Houston to Joplin, MO

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Houston to Joplin, MO, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $105, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Houston to Joplin, MO. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $118.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Houston to Joplin, MO, with $88. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $114.

How to save money travelling from Houston to Joplin, MO

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Houston to Joplin, MO in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Houston to Joplin, MO, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Houston to Joplin, MO are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Houston and Joplin, MO

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Houston and Joplin, MO.

Downtown Houston

Gray St 605

Harrisburg Blvd Station

Harrisburg Blvd 7000

Main Street

Main St 2121

Chase Bank

Milam Street 212

Uptown/Upper Kirby

Southwest Fwy 2525

Bus Stop

E 7Th St 6601

Service and Comfort on the bus from Houston to Joplin, MO

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Houston to Joplin, MO? Or which bus companies serve the route Houston to Joplin, MO? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Houston to Joplin, MO bus

How much does a Houston Joplin, MO bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $88 and takes 21h 50m to reach Joplin, MO. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Houston to Joplin, MO?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $88 and $133. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Joplin, MO.

On average, how many connections are available from Houston to Joplin, MO each day?

Every day, the Houston to Joplin, MO bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Houston to Joplin, MO take?

The fastest bus from Houston to Joplin, MO is offered by Greyhound US and takes 14h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $133. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Houston to Joplin, MO?

The earliest bus arriving in Joplin, MO from Houston starts at 1:50 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Houston to Joplin, MO?

The latest bus trip departing from Houston for Joplin, MO starts at 6:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Houston Joplin, MO route?

When traveling by bus from Houston to Joplin, MO, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Houston and Joplin, MO?

You can check all the direct connections between Houston and Joplin, MO by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Houston to Joplin, MO bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Houston Joplin, MO bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Houston Joplin, MO bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Houston to Joplin, MO on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Houston to Joplin, MO

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Houston and to Joplin, MO

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Houston and to Joplin, MO. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!