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San Francisco to Carbondale buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between San Francisco and Carbondale takes 2d 21h. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from San Francisco 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.

2d 21h
Duration
2,389 mi
Distance
$502
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

San Francisco to Carbondale bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between San Francisco and Carbondale. The service departs San Francisco at 1:05 AM at night, which arrives into Carbondale at 01:00:00. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles Union Station and take an average of 2d 21h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAAmtrak2d 21h • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAAmtrak2d 21h • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAAmtrak2d 21h • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Francisco 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.

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  • Distance: 2,388.9 mi
  • Duration: 2d 21h

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from San Francisco to Carbondale via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and St. Louis in around 2d 4h.

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