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How to get fromCarbondale to Osage Beachby bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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

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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 Osage Beachtaxi taxi
    6h 15m
    $166–266

  2. Drive 243.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carbondale to Osage Beachcar car 243.7 mi
    5h 3m
    $45–65

  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 Osage Beachcar car
    6h 23m
    $125–478

  4. Bus, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Ft Wood - St Robert - Waynesvilleshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ft Wood - St Robert - Waynesville to Osage Beachtaxi taxi
    7h 36m
    $264–339

  5. 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 Osage Beachtaxi taxi
    7h 57m
    $154–241

  6. 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 Osage Beachcar car
    7h 42m
    $135–514

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 266.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Carbondale to Osage Beach. 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 Osage Beach. Alternatively, you can drive from Carbondale to Osage Beach in around 5h 3m.

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