How far is Detroit from Carbondale?

The distance between the two cities is 456 miles (735 km).

Bus Detroit to Carbondale from $92 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Detroit to Carbondale on October 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	9:45am	Detroit Bus Station	19h 25m	4:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	9:45am	Detroit Bus Station	19h 25m	4:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	1d 5h	4:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	9:45am	Detroit Bus Station	19h 25m	4:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	1d 5h	4:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Carbondale

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Carbondale. The journey takes about 16 hours 46 minutes and with fares starting at just $78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

16h 46mAverage Duration

456 milesDistance

67kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$92 - $194	Average Duration18h 15m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$78 - $283	Average Duration16h 46m	CO₂ emissions 67kg CO₂e

Bus Detroit, MI to Carbondale: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$114

Average bus trip duration18h 15m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure8:20am

Distance454 miles (732 km)

Latest bus departure11:25pm

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FlixBus

3.5/511,130 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,345 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Detroit to Carbondale Bus

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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 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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Detroit, MI to Carbondale?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time18h 15m	Avg Price$114	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time16h 46m	Avg Price$125	Daily Departures2

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