The average bus between Dayton and Carbondale takes 15h 29m and the fastest bus takes 11h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dayton to Carbondale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Dayton and Carbondale. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dayton is at 3:30 PM which arrives into Carbondale at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Salem Av @ Marathon Gas Station and take an average of 15h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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11h 5m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dayton to Carbondale? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Dayton station and arriving at Carbondale station via Indianapolis Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 29m.
Dayton to Carbondale bus services, operated by Dayton RTA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
Dayton to Carbondale bus services, operated by Dayton RTA, arrive at Carbondale station.
Book your Dayton to Carbondale bus tickets online with Dayton RTA, Greyhound USA and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dayton and Carbondale is 490.8 km. The road distance is 728 km.
You can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Carbondale via Salem Av @ Marathon Gas Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and St. Louis in around 11h 11m.