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

The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Charleston is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Charleston is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Carbondale and Charleston?

No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Carbondale,IL - Amtrak and arriving at Flying J - Matthews via Marathon Gas Station - Marion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Carbondale to Charleston?

The distance between Carbondale and Charleston is 124 miles. The road distance is 62.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carbondale to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 4h 3m and costs $95 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Carbondale to Charleston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carbondale to Charleston bus from?

Carbondale to Charleston bus services, operated by Rides Mass Transit District (RMTD), depart from Carbondale,IL - Amtrak station.

Where does the Carbondale to Charleston bus arrive?

Carbondale to Charleston bus services, operated by Rides Mass Transit District (RMTD), arrive at RMTD Park and Ride return station.

Can I drive from Carbondale to Charleston?

Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Charleston is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Carbondale to Charleston.

Where can I stay near Charleston?

There are 14+ hotels available in Charleston.

Carbondale to Charleston - 3 ways to travel via bus, car, and taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Carbondale to Charleston by bus, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Carbondale,IL - Amtrak to RMTD Park and Ride returnbus
2. Take the bus from Marathon Gas Station - Marion to Flying J - Matthewsbus Milwaukee
4h 3m
$97–215
Drive 62.4 mi
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1. Drive from Carbondale to Charlestoncar 62.4 mi
1h 9m
$12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carbondale to Charlestontaxi 62.4 mi
1h 9m
$140–170

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Distance: 122.9 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Charleston, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Carbondale,IL - Amtrak to Charleston via RMTD Park and Ride return, Marathon Gas Station - Marion, and Flying J - Matthews in around 4h 3m.

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