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How to get fromColumbia to Carbondaleby taxi, train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Taxi, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Columbia to Jefferson City Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    6h 6m
    $173–270

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0175s
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 35m
    $38–89

  3. Drive 217.7 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to Carbondalecar car 217.7 mi
    4h 14m
    $40–58

  4. Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane COU - MWA
    4h 28m
    $150–486

  5. Fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane COU - PAH
    2. Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Carbondalecar car
    8h 28m
    $137–465

Columbia to Carbondale by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbia to Carbondale via St Louis Bus Station and St. Louis in around 6h 35m.

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