Find coaches from Carbondale to St. Louis

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Next departures from Carbondale to St. Louis on 27 August
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
Amtrak Station
Gateway StationCheapest
Amtrak
Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
Gateway StationFastest
Amtrak
Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
Gateway StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Carbondale to St. Louis

Average priceUS$23 - US$48Average duration2h
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average priceUS$66 - US$458Average duration15h 51m
12kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Carbondale to St. Louis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just US$23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
2hAverage duration
US$23Cheapest ticket
3kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Carbondale to St. Louis: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$26
Average bus trip duration2h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure03:30
Distance82 miles
Latest bus departure06:55

Carbondale to St. Louis Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to St. Louis from Carbondale, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Carbondale - St. Louis

  1. What's the distance between Carbondale and St. Louis by coach?

    The distance between Carbondale and St. Louis by coach is approximately 82 miles (133 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Carbondale to St. Louis without a car?

    The best way to go from Carbondale to St. Louis without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
24/08
US$17
25/08
US$19
Today
US$17
27/08
US$17
28/08
US$17
29/08
US$19
30/08
US$17
31/08
US$17
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Carbondale to St. Louis was searched and found on 24 Aug 2025 with a price of US$17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Carbondale to St. Louis as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$17 to US$45 for a bus ticket from Carbondale to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$17, which is on 2025-08-27.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Carbondale to St. Louis.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Carbondale to St. Louis.

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 Carbondale to St. Louis.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Carbondale to St. Louis, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Carbondale to St. Louis?

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