Rome2Rio

How to get fromCarbondale to Lafayetteby car, plane, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak, Greyhound)

Find Transport to Lafayette

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Carbondale to Lafayette by car, plane, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak, Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Carbondale to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car car
    2. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane PAH - LFT
    6h 49m
    $103–441

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carbondale to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayettebus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    17h 18m
    $220–450

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus
    23h 30m
    $133–291

  4. Drive 636.6 mi

    1. Drive from Carbondale to Lafayettecar car 636.6 mi
    10h 53m
    $117–168

  5. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane STL - LFT
    7h 54m
    $139–611

Carbondale to Lafayette by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$220Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carbondale to Lafayette.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 579.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Lafayette Transit System via St Louis Bus Station and Baton Rouge Bus Station in around 23h 30m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers