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Waterloo to Carbondale buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Waterloo and Carbondale takes 33h 10m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Waterloo 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.

33h 10m
Duration
660 mi
Distance
$139
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Waterloo to Carbondale bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Waterloo and Carbondale. The service departs Waterloo at 3:50 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Carbondale at 01:00:00. All services require a transfer at Des Moines and take an average of 33h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAAmtrak33h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAAmtrak33h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAAmtrak33h 10m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Waterloo 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: 660.2 mi
  • Duration: 33h 10m

What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Waterloo to Carbondale Intermodal Station via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 15h.

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