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

The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Boulder is to bus which costs $140 - $310 and takes 21h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Boulder is to bus and fly which takes 7h 35m and costs $200 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between Carbondale and Boulder?

No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale to Boulder station. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at Downtown Boulder Station via St Louis Bus Station and Union Station Gate B17. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 22m.

How far is it from Carbondale to Boulder?

The distance between Carbondale and Boulder is 916 miles. The road distance is 966.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carbondale to Boulder without a car is to bus which takes 21h 22m and costs $140 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Carbondale to Boulder, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carbondale to Boulder bus from?

Carbondale to Boulder bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.

Where does the Carbondale to Boulder bus arrive?

Carbondale to Boulder bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.

What is the time difference between Carbondale and Boulder?

Boulder is 1h behind Carbondale. It is currently 4:42 AM in Carbondale and 3:42 AM in Boulder.

Can I drive from Carbondale to Boulder?

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

Where can I stay near Boulder?

There are 153+ hotels available in Boulder.

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

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

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Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Denver (DEN)plane MWA - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
7h 42m
$156–642
Bus to Nashville, fly, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Denver (DEN)plane BNA - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
9h 41m
$112–657
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus Ff1 / ...
21h 22m
$148–301
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B18 to Broadway & Regent Drbus Ff2 / ...
26h 22m
$445–904
Drive 960.7 mi
1. Drive from Carbondale to Bouldercar 960.7 mi
15h 44m
$176–254
Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Denver (DEN)plane STL - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
7h 35m
$201–264

Carbondale to Boulder by bus

12Weekly Buses

21h 22mAverage Duration

$148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 911 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Carbondale to Downtown Boulder Station via St. Louis, St Louis Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B17 in around 21h 22m.

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