What is the distance between Tucson and Carbondale?

The distance separating Tucson and Carbondale is 1288 miles (2077 km).

Bus Tucson to Carbondale from $151 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Tucson to Carbondale on November 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	8:20am	E Broadway Blvd	2d 18h	4:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	8:55am	Tucson Downtown	2d 18h	4:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	8:55am	Tucson Downtown	2d 18h	4:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	9:30am	U of A	2d 17h	4:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
	10:35am	Greyhound Station	1d 16h	4:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Tucson 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, 13 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $151, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1d 13hAverage Duration

1283 milesDistance

52kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$151 - $326	Average Duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 52kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$264 - $342	Average Duration2d 11h	CO₂ emissions 188kg CO₂e

Bus Tucson to Carbondale: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$293

Average bus trip duration1d 13h

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure9:55am

Distance1283 miles (2068 km)

Latest bus departure8:25pm

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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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,139 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, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, Sindbad, Infobus, Gontijo, Rider Express

Tucson to Carbondale Bus

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Bus Travel Tips

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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 Tucson 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.

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.

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