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

The cheapest way to get from Boulder to Carbondale is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 15h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boulder to Carbondale is to drive which takes 15h 44m and costs $170 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Boulder and Carbondale?

No, there is no direct bus from Boulder station to Carbondale station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 and arriving at Carbondale Intermodal Station via Denver Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 26m.

How far is it from Boulder to Carbondale?

The distance between Boulder and Carbondale is 916 miles. The road distance is 966 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boulder to Carbondale without a car is to bus which takes 21h 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Boulder to Carbondale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boulder to Carbondale bus from?

Boulder to Carbondale bus services, operated by Regional Transport, depart from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1.

Where does the Boulder to Carbondale bus arrive?

Boulder to Carbondale bus services, operated by Regional Transport, arrive at Union Station.

What is the time difference between Boulder and Carbondale?

Carbondale is 1h ahead of Boulder. It is currently 1:36 AM in Boulder and 2:36 AM in Carbondale.

Can I drive from Boulder to Carbondale?

Yes, the driving distance between Boulder to Carbondale is 966 miles. It takes approximately 15h 44m to drive from Boulder to Carbondale.

Where can I stay near Carbondale?

There are 62+ hotels available in Carbondale.

Boulder to Carbondale - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Boulder to Carbondale by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, or car

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Bus, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport
best
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane DEN - MWA
7h 52m
Drive 960.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Boulder to Carbondalecar 960.4 mi
15h 44m
$176–254
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Union Stationbus Ff1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
21h 26m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Broadway & 20th St to Union Stationbus Ff1 / ...
2. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain
26h 55m
Bus, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DEN - STL
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
7h 58m
Bus, fly to Nashville
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Nashville (BNA)plane DEN - BNA
3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
10h 18m

Denver (DEN) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights

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5h 13mAverage Duration

$102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 910.6 mi
Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Boulder, CO, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Carbondale Intermodal Station via Denver Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 21h 26m.

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