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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Downtown Gray & Smith | Amtrak Station | Cheapest | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Houston Bus Station | Amtrak Station | Fastest | |||||
 | Amtrak Station | Carbondale (Amtrak), IL | No tags | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Houston Bus Station | Amtrak Station | No tags | |||||
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby | Amtrak Station | No tags |
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Get from Houston to Carbondale
The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $206, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to Carbondale by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Houston to Carbondale?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Carbondale start from $206. The average price for this route is around $271. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Houston to Carbondale?
The average bus travel time from Houston to Carbondale is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 1051 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 3h and is operated by Valley Transit.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Carbondale route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus, Valley Transit.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Houston to Carbondale?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Carbondale at 1:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Carbondale?
A bus trip from Houston to Carbondale generates an estimated 26 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Houston to Carbondale?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Carbondale?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Houston to Carbondale?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Houston to Carbondale?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Carbondale was searched and found on Jan 12, 2026 with a price of $376To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Houston, US to Carbondale, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $376 to $991 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Carbondale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $376 which is on 2026-01-19.
