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Compare bus and train for Carbondale, IL to St. Louis, MO
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Carbondale, IL to St. Louis, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 3m. 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 $21, and a train costs an average of $71.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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$40 Average price Cheapest | $169 Average price |
2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 3m Average total duration 10h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Travel optionsfrom Carbondale, IL to St. Louis, MO
How to get from Carbondale, IL to St. Louis, MO by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Carbondale, IL to St. Louis, MO is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Carbondale, IL to St. Louis, MO
Travel to St. Louis, MO easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Carbondale, IL to St. Louis, MO.

This is compared to other travel options from Carbondale, IL to St. Louis, MO:
A bus is $51 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carbondale, IL to St. Louis, MO costing on average $71 (€57).
Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 53m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carbondale, IL and St. Louis, MO as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Carbondale station, Carbondale, IL and arrive in St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO.
- Buses mostly depart from Carbondale, Amtrak Train Station and arrive in St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center).
- Travel with Amtrak to go to St. Louis, MO by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to St. Louis, MO by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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