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

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There are 5 ways to get from Jackson 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 33m
    $140–290

  2. Drive 420.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jackson to Carbondalecar car 420.6 mi
    6h 53m
    $77–111

  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 41m
    $141–505

  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 16m
    $152–649

  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 7m
    $126–448

Jackson to Carbondale by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration9h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 439 mi
  • Duration: 9h 33m

What companies run services between Jackson, 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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