What is the distance between Richmond and Carbondale?

Richmond and Carbondale are 643 miles (1036 km) apart.

Bus Richmond to Carbondale from $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 the good way to reach Carbondale. The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $164, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1d 8hAverage Duration

636 milesDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

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

Bus Richmond, VA, US to Carbondale: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$183

Average bus trip duration1d 8h

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure5:45am

Distance637 miles (1026 km)

Latest bus departure11:45pm

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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

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, Greyhound, Sindbad, Infobus, Gontijo, Rider Express

Richmond to Carbondale Bus

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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 bus 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 Price$183	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 15h	Avg Price$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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