How far is New Orleans from Carbondale?

The distance separating New Orleans and Carbondale is 539 miles (869 km).

Bus New Orleans to Carbondale from $71 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for New Orleans to Carbondale on October 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		11:15pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 7h	6:55am	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:47 AM CDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Carbondale.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$71 - $230	Average Duration17h 55m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$107 - $373	Average Duration13h 26m	CO₂ emissions 79kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from New Orleans to Carbondale

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Carbondale. The journey takes about 17 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

17h 55mAverage Duration

$71Cheapest ticket

22kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New Orleans to Carbondale: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$101

Average bus trip duration17h 55m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure8:20am

Distance539 miles (869 km)

Latest bus departure9:10pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,305 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.

FlixBus

3.5/510,822 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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

New Orleans to Carbondale Bus

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Bus Travel Tips

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

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Carbondale.

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

What's the cheapest way to go from New Orleans to Carbondale?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time17h 55m	Avg Price$101	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time13h 26m	Avg Price$130	Daily Departures1

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