Bus Tickets from Detroit (MI) to Carbondale

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 12 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 13 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 12 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 13 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 12 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
    Arrival time: June 13 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Carbondale.

Bus
Average Price$76 - $202Average Duration22h 50m
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$96 - $190Average Duration16h 46m
67kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Detroit to Carbondale

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 $96, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
16h 46mAverage Duration
$96Cheapest ticket
67kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Detroit to Carbondale: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$146
Average bus trip duration22h 50m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure7:15am
Distance454 miles (732 km)
Latest bus departure11:25pm

Detroit to Carbondale Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Detroit to Carbondale, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit to Carbondale was searched and found on Jun 6, 2025 with a price of $117

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

You can expect to pay from $117 to $139 for a bus ticket from Detroit to Carbondale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $139 which is on 2025-06-12.

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Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Detroit to Carbondale that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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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.

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Bus from Detroit to Carbondale

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Train from Detroit to Carbondale

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