There are 3 ways to get from Carbondale to Sparta by train, taxi, or car
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Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Carbondale to Du Quoin Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the taxi from Du Quoin Station to Spartataxi
1h 7m$76–98Drive 45.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carbondale to Spartacar 45.6 mi
1h 15m$9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Carbondale to Spartataxi 45.6 mi
1h 15m$100–130
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Sparta is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Sparta is to train and taxi which takes 1h 7m and costs $75 - $100.
The distance between Carbondale and Sparta is 52 miles. The road distance is 45.8 miles.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Sparta without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 7m and costs $75 - $100.
It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Carbondale to Sparta, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Sparta is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Carbondale to Sparta.
There are two+ hotels available in Sparta.
What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Sparta, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Carbondale to Sparta. However, you can take the train to Du Quoin Station then take the taxi to Sparta. Alternatively, you can drive from Carbondale to Sparta in around 1h 15m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Carbondale to Du Quoin Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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