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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane ERI - MWA
    7h 45m
    $107–442

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    15h 26m
    $243–496

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    18h 54m
    $127–251

  4. Drive 656.4 mi

    1. Drive from Erie to Carbondalecar car 656.4 mi
    11h 26m
    $120–173

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    20h 25m
    $132–270

Erie to Carbondale by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration15h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$243Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 581.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

American Airlines and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erie Station to Carbondale via Chicago Union Station in around 15h 26m.

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