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How to get fromClinton to Carbondaleby train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Clinton to Carbondale by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Jackson to Carbondaletrain train City of New Orleans
    9h 48m
    $178–334

  2. Drive 424 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Clinton to Carbondalecar car 424 mi
    7h
    $78–112

  3. Fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane JAN - PAH
    2. Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Carbondalecar car
    6h 51m
    $173–543

  4. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane JAN - STL
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    7h 26m
    $189–687

  5. Fly to Nashville, bus

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane JAN - BNA
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    7h 12m
    $158–481

Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 448 mi
  • Duration: 9h 48m

What companies run services between Clinton, MS, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Jackson to Carbondale once daily. Tickets cost $140–290 and the journey takes 9h 33m.

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