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How to get fromCarbondale to Lincolnby bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Carbondale to Lincoln by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Sedalia Amtrak Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
    7h 2m
    $165–295

  2. Drive 281.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carbondale to Lincolncar car 281.2 mi
    5h 55m
    $52–75

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to La Montebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from La Monte to Lincolntaxi taxi
    9h 1m
    $170–265

  4. 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 Lincolncar car
    7h 1m
    $130–514

  5. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane MWA - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Osceolabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Osceola to Lincolntaxi taxi
    9h 43m
    $285–729

  6. Fly to Kansas City, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MWA - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Clintonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Clinton to Lincolntaxi taxi
    9h 44m
    $271–929

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

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  • Distance: 305.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Carbondale to Lincoln. However, you can take the bus to St. Louis, walk to St. Louis, take the train to Sedalia Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Lincoln. Alternatively, you can take the bus to St. Louis, walk to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to La Monte, then take the taxi to Lincoln.

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