What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Carbondale?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Carbondale is to bus via Nashville Airport (BNA) which costs $190 - $270 and takes 26h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Carbondale?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Carbondale is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $140 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Carbondale?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Carbondale station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Carbondale Intermodal Station via New York, NY, Nashville International Airport and Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Carbondale?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Carbondale via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 52m.

How far is it from Boston to Carbondale?

The distance between Boston and Carbondale is 1160 miles. The road distance is 1157.7 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Carbondale without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Carbondale without a car is to bus via Nashville Airport (BNA) which takes 26h 20m and costs $190 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Carbondale?

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Boston to Carbondale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Carbondale bus from?

Boston to Carbondale bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Carbondale train from?

Boston to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from Boston to Carbondale?

The best way to get from Boston to Carbondale is to bus via Nashville Airport (BNA) which takes 26h 20m and costs $190 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $430 - $900 and takes 28h 52m, you could also fly, which costs $140 - $550 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Boston to Carbondale bus arrive?

Boston to Carbondale bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at NYC Downtown station.

What is the time difference between Boston and Carbondale?

Carbondale is 1h behind Boston. It is currently 8:28 PM in Boston and 7:28 PM in Carbondale.

Where does the Boston to Carbondale train arrive?

Boston to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Carbondale?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Carbondale is 1158 miles. It takes approximately 20h 50m to drive from Boston to Carbondale.

How do I get a train ticket from Boston to Carbondale?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Boston to Carbondale?

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Where can I stay near Carbondale?

There are 51+ hotels available in Carbondale.

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There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Carbondale by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane BOS - STL
2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
6h 33m
$381–896
Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane BOS - MWA
5h 40m
$140–536
Bus via Nashville Airport (BNA)
1. Take the bus from Boston to NYC Downtownbus
2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Nashville, TNbus Ny
3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
26h 20m
$193–265
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain Saluki / ...
28h 52m
$434–869
Drive 1,150.9 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Carbondalecar 1,150.9 mi
20h 50m
$210–304
Fly to Nashville, bus
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Nashville (BNA)plane BOS - BNA
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
8h 8m
$218–1,056
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
31h 50m
$204–414

Boston to Carbondale by train (Amtrak)

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28h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,153.7 mi
Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Boston to Carbondale Intermodal Station via NYC Downtown, New York, NY, Nashville, TN, Nashville International Airport, Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S Wb, and Nashville Bus Station in around 26h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Carbondale via Chicago Union Station in around 28h 52m.

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