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Bus St Louis to Carbondale: Trip Overview

Bus St Louis to Carbondale: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$48
Average bus trip duration2h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure1:20 AM
Distance82 miles (132 km)
Latest bus departure11:00 PM

St Louis to Carbondale Buses

Busbud helps you find a bus from St Louis to Carbondale. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

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

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures2
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures1:20AM - 11:00PM
Minimum Price$19
Average Ticket Price$48
Minimum Trip Duration2h
Average Bus Trip Duration2h
Distance82 miles (132 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip St Louis - Carbondale

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most easy and sustainable way. Another option is using carpool services and riding with fellow travelers.

Traveling from St Louis to Carbondale takes around 2h on average, but you can get there in as little as 2h with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 82 miles (133 km) that separate the two cities.

St Louis and Carbondale are 82 miles (133 km) apart.

On average, there are 2 daily departures on this route, offered by Greyhound. The number of buses running from St Louis to Carbondale may change based on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from St Louis to Carbondale by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel needs and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates from 1:20 AM for the initial departure and runs until 11:00 PM for the final departure.

Go for the bus if you want the most economical way to travel this route. With prices starting at $31, you won't find a cheaper way to get there.

The bus ticket costs $48 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $31 and $48, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Yes, you can do a day trip from St Louis to Carbondale. The total time it takes to make a round-trip between St Louis and Carbondale is about 4h. So you'll have enough time to visit Carbondale before returning to St Louis in the evening.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between St Louis and Carbondale!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from St Louis to Carbondale, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 St Louis to Carbondale that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from St Louis to Carbondale.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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 St Louis to Carbondale?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time2hAvg Price$48Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time15hAvg Price$104Daily Departures2

The best way to travel between St Louis and Carbondale is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $48 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $31. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Carbondale, choose the bus, as it will take you from St Louis to Carbondale in about 2h - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to St Louis by bus?

Bus from Carbondale to St Louis

You can also go to Carbondale by train

Train from St Louis to Carbondale

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