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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from St. Louis, MO to Carbondale, IL
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€20
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 50 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from St. Louis, MO 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 St. Louis, MO to Carbondale, IL will cost around €20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 1 buses that leave St. Louis, MO for Carbondale, IL on Thu, Aug 27, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 27 the direct buses cover the 132 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Thu, Aug 27 the slowest buses will take 1 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus11:45 PM1h50St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)1:35 AMCarbondale, Amtrak Train Station€201One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:45 PM1h50St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)1:35 AMCarbondale, Amtrak Train Station€201One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for St. Louis, MO to Carbondale, IL
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from St. Louis, MO to Carbondale, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €62.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€23 Average price Cheapest | €152 Average price | €17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 22m Average total duration 10h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Carbondale, IL:
A bus is €128 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St. Louis, MO to Carbondale, IL costing on average €152.
Other travel options to Carbondale, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 52m.
You'll arrive about 0m sooner (1h 55m by bus vs 1h 55m by car) and save roughly €-6.90 compared to fuel and tolls (€23 vs €17). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, Greyhound.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
St. Louis, MO to Carbondale, IL Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:13AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 3h47 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €15 |
Live departures
St. Louis, MO to Carbondale, IL bus times
The table below shows live departures for St. Louis, MO to Carbondale, IL buses for today, Wednesday, August 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 11:45 PM St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) | 1h50 | 1:35 AM Carbondale, Amtrak Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from St. Louis, MO to Carbondale, IL
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Buses from St. Louis, MO to Carbondale, IL run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €15 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 82 miles (132 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 82 miles (132 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 1:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound from St. Louis, MO to Carbondale, ILYou can travel by bus between St. Louis, MO to Carbondale, IL with FlixBus, Greyhound for as low as €15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from St. Louis, MO to Carbondale, IL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St. Louis, MO to Carbondale, IL by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Carbondale, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from St. Louis, MO to Carbondale, IL
Most St. Louis, MO to Carbondale, IL buses use the St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) to Carbondale, Amtrak Train Station station pair. Use this guide to compare St. Louis, MO and Carbondale, IL bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which St. Louis, MO station do buses to Carbondale, IL leave from?
Getting to St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) from St. Louis city centre
St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) bus station facilities and services
St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center). ATMs are available at St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center): Wheelchair accessible routes available.
Which Carbondale, IL station do buses from St. Louis, MO arrive at?
Getting to Carbondale, Amtrak Train Station from Carbondale city centre
Carbondale, Amtrak Train Station bus station facilities and services
Carbondale, Amtrak Train Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Carbondale, Amtrak Train Station. ATMs are available at Carbondale, Amtrak Train Station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Carbondale, Amtrak Train Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Carbondale, Amtrak Train Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Carbondale, Amtrak Train Station: Wheelchair accessible entry and services provided.
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