There are 6 ways to get from Carbondale to Pittsburgh by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport
best- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane MWA - PIT
7h 17m$133–639Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Carbondale to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car
- Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane PAH - PIT
9h 42m$107–518Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
15h 55m$202–458Bus
- Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0421
17h 40m$110–188Drive 599.2 mi
- Drive from Carbondale to Pittsburghcar 599.2 mi
10h 36m$110–158Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane STL - PIT
6h 47m$108–591
Carbondale to Pittsburgh by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Pittsburgh is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Pittsburgh is to bus and fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Carbondale to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 55m.
The distance between Carbondale and Pittsburgh is 547 miles. The road distance is 602.7 miles.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Pittsburgh without a car is to train which takes 15h 55m and costs $200 - $460.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Carbondale to Pittsburgh, including transfers.
Carbondale to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.
Carbondale to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Pittsburgh is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $460 and takes 15h 55m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 17h 40m.
What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carbondale to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 15h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Carbondale to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Pittsburgh is 1h ahead of Carbondale. It is currently 4:52 AM in Carbondale and 5:52 AM in Pittsburgh.
Carbondale to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Pittsburgh is 603 miles. It takes approximately 10h 36m to drive from Carbondale to Pittsburgh.
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