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How to get fromCarbondale to Lake Ozarkby bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Carbondale to Lake Ozark by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Lake Ozarktaxi taxi
    6h 9m
    $151–255

  2. Drive 240.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carbondale to Lake Ozarkcar car 240.8 mi
    5h
    $44–64

  3. Fly to Columbia Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane MWA - COU
    2. Drive from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Lake Ozarkcar car
    6h 17m
    $124–487

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Jefferson City to Lake Ozarktaxi taxi
    7h 51m
    $142–225

  5. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane MWA - SGF
    2. Drive from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Lake Ozarkcar car
    7h 48m
    $141–526

Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carbondale to Lake Ozark.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 261 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Carbondale to Lake Ozark. However, you can take the bus to St. Louis, walk to St. Louis, take the train to Jefferson City Station, then take the taxi to Lake Ozark. Alternatively, you can drive from Carbondale to Lake Ozark in around 5h.

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