What is the distance between Richmond and Carbondale?

The distance between Richmond and Carbondale is approximately 1036 km (643 miles).

Bus Richmond to Carbondale from US$164 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Richmond to Carbondale on October 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	5:45am	Richmond	23h 55m	4:40am	Amtrak Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	5:45am	Richmond	23h 55m	4:40am	Amtrak Station	No tags
	9:00pm	Richmond	1d 8h	4:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	9:15pm	Henrico	1d 7h	4:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	11:50pm	Richmond	1d 5h	4:40am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Carbondale

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Carbondale. The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$164, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1d 8hAverage Duration

1026 kmDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$164 - US$249	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceUS$272 - US$1,167	Average Duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 94kg CO₂e

Bus Richmond, VA, US to Carbondale: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$183

Average Bus Trip Duration1d 8h

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure5:45am

Distance1026 km

Latest bus departure11:45pm

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,557 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,138 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,345 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, Sindbad, Infobus, Gontijo, Rider Express

Richmond to Carbondale Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Richmond, VA, US - Carbondale

What is the distance between Richmond and Carbondale?
The distance between Richmond and Carbondale is approximately 1036 km (643 miles).

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Richmond to Carbondale, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Richmond to Carbondale.

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Did you know?

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

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond, VA, US to Carbondale?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time1d 8h	Avg PriceUS$183	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time1d 15h	Avg PriceUS$325	Daily Departures4

Will you be returning to Richmond, VA, US by bus?

Bus from Carbondale to Richmond, VA, US

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Train from Richmond, VA, US to Carbondale

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