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How to get fromCedar Falls to Carbondaleby plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Cedar Falls to Carbondale by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane ALO - MWA
    5h 19m
    $111–419

  2. Drive 436.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cedar Falls to Carbondalecar car 436.1 mi
    8h 8m
    $80–115

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Iowa Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Saint Louisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    14h 22m
    $122–206

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Napervillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train
    15h
    $176–318

  5. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    16h 5m
    $102–222

Cedar Falls to Carbondale by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 392.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Cedar Falls, IA, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

American Airlines and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St and W 18th St to Carbondale via Central Transfer, Waterloo, Iowa City, Saint Louis, and St. Louis in around 14h 22m.

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