The cheapest and fastest buses from Pittsburgh, PA to Carbondale, IL
Cheapest price
$196
Average price
$209
Fastest journey
14 h 45 m
Average duration
19 h 5 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
851 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Pittsburgh, PA to Carbondale, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pittsburgh, PA to Carbondale, IL will cost around $209 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $196.
It's difficult to get from Pittsburgh, PA to Carbondale, IL without transferring at least once.
10:50 AM14h45Pittsburgh, PA1:35 AMCarbondale, IL$1961One-way1 transfer
1:35 AM23h25Pittsburgh, PA1:00 AMCarbondale, IL$2221One-way1 transfer
10:50 AM14h45Pittsburgh, PA1:35 AMCarbondale, IL$1961One-way1 transfer
1:35 AM23h25Pittsburgh, PA1:00 AMCarbondale, IL$2221One-way1 transfer
Live departures
Pittsburgh, PA to Carbondale, IL bus times
The table below shows live departures for Pittsburgh, PA to Carbondale, IL buses for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:50 AM Pittsburgh, PA | 14h45 | 1:35 AM Carbondale, IL | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, May 7 | |||||
![]() | 1:35 AM Pittsburgh, PA | 23h25 | 1:00 AM Carbondale, IL | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Pittsburgh, PA to Carbondale, IL
Take a bus from Pittsburgh, PA to Carbondale, IL and enjoy the approximately 528 miles (851 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 01:35, the last at 21:05.
Distance 528 miles (851 km) |
Buses per day 3 |
First bus 1:35 AM |
Last bus 9:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Bus from Pittsburgh, PA to Carbondale, IL
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