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

The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Arkansas is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Arkansas is to bus and fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $170 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Carbondale and Arkansas?

No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale to Arkansas. However, there are services departing from Carbondale,IL - Amtrak and arriving at Children's Hosp via Marathon Gas Station - Marion, Mitchell and MidtownDoctors2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

How far is it from Carbondale to Arkansas?

The distance between Carbondale and Arkansas is 317 miles. The road distance is 327.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carbondale to Arkansas without a car is to bus which takes 9h 38m and costs $70 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Carbondale to Arkansas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carbondale to Arkansas bus from?

Carbondale to Arkansas bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Marathon Gas Station - Marion.

Where does the Carbondale to Arkansas bus arrive?

Carbondale to Arkansas bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Shell Gas Station - Little Rock, AR.

Can I drive from Carbondale to Arkansas?

Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Arkansas is 328 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Carbondale to Arkansas.

Where can I stay near Arkansas?

There are 155+ hotels available in Arkansas.

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Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Jonesboro Municipal Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR)plane STL - JBR
5h 22m
$171–557
Drive 326 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carbondale to Little Rockcar 326 mi
5h 30m
$60–86
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marathon Gas Station - Marion to Shell Gas Station - Little Rock, ARbus Chicago
9h 38m
$74–189
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
10h 7m
$125–277
Bus to Nashville, fly to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport
1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT)plane BNA - LIT
6h 44m
$105–435

Carbondale to Arkansas by bus and train

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Distance: 315.2 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Arkansas, USA?

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Marathon Gas Station - Marion to Shell Gas Station - Little Rock, AR once daily. Tickets cost $70–180 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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