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

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There are 6 ways to get from Fulton to Carbondale by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to St. Louistrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 59m
    $146–238

  2. Drive 198.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fulton to Carbondalecar car 198.5 mi
    4h
    $37–53

  3. Bus

    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
    7h 6m
    $130–199

  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 49m
    $193–515

  5. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Kingdom City to Bowling Green, Moshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Bowling Green, Mo to St. Louisshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    7h 16m
    $55–96

  6. 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 49m
    $180–514

Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 241.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a vehicle from Fulton to Carbondale via Columbia, St Louis Bus Station, and St. Louis in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, 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.

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