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

The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Kentucky is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Kentucky is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Carbondale and Kentucky?

No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale station to Kentucky. However, there are services departing from Carbondale Intermodal Station and arriving at Louisville, KY via Nashville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

How far is it from Carbondale to Kentucky?

The distance between Carbondale and Kentucky is 383 miles. The road distance is 216.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carbondale to Kentucky without a car is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs $60 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Carbondale to Kentucky, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carbondale to Kentucky bus from?

Carbondale to Kentucky bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Carbondale Intermodal Station.

Where does the Carbondale to Kentucky bus arrive?

Carbondale to Kentucky bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Carbondale and Kentucky?

Kentucky is 1h ahead of Carbondale. It is currently 11:38 AM in Carbondale and 12:38 PM in Kentucky.

Can I drive from Carbondale to Kentucky?

Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Kentucky is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Carbondale to Kentucky.

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

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Where can I stay near Kentucky?

There are 512+ hotels available in Kentucky.

Carbondale to Kentucky - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carbondale to Kentucky by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
2. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus
8h 35m
$63–103
Drive 215 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carbondale to Louisvillecar 215 mi
4h 5m
$40–57
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
9h 20m
$100–204
Bus via Preston @ Vim
1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to La Tropicana - Louisville, KYbus Memphis
9h 26m
$86–208

Carbondale to Kentucky by bus

5Weekly Buses

8h 35mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 380.8 mi
Duration: 8h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Louisville, KY via Nashville in around 8h 35m.

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