What is the distance between Kansas City and Carbondale?

The distance between Kansas City and Carbondale is around 493 km (306 miles).

Bus Kansas City to Carbondale from US$38 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Kansas City to Carbondale on October 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	9h 20m	4:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	9h 20m	4:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	9h 20m	4:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	8h 25m	3:15am	Amtrak Station	No tags
8:35am	Kansas City Bus Station	10h 10m	6:45pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Kansas City to Carbondale

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$38 - US$51	Average Duration6h 45m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$169 - US$723	Average Duration18h 20m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Kansas City to Carbondale

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Carbondale. The journey takes about 6 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

6h 45mAverage Duration

US$38Cheapest ticket

12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Kansas City, MO to Carbondale: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$42

Average Bus Trip Duration6h 45m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure6:50pm

Distance491 km

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Greyhound

3.5/587,314 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87314 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$49

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Kansas City to Carbondale Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Kansas City, MO - Carbondale

What is the distance between Kansas City and Carbondale?
The distance between Kansas City and Carbondale is around 493 km (306 miles).

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Kansas City, MO to Carbondale?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time6h 45m	Avg PriceUS$42	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time18h 20m	Avg PriceUS$193	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Kansas City, MO by bus?

Bus from Carbondale to Kansas City, MO

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Train from Kansas City, MO to Carbondale

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