There are 3 ways to get from Jackson to Carbondale by bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphisbus Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Anna - Shellbus Querétaro
7h 18m$141–346Drive 163.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jackson to Carbondalecar 163.3 mi
3h 33m$30–43Bus via Brentwood
- Take the bus from El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN to Tornado Bus Co - Nashvillebus Memphis
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2521
9h$80–198
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jackson to Carbondale is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Jackson to Carbondale is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Jackson to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Jackson Plaza and arriving at Anna - Shell via El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN and Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Jackson and Carbondale is 300 miles. The road distance is 164.3 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson to Carbondale without a car is to bus which takes 7h 18m and costs $140 - $350.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Jackson to Carbondale, including transfers.
Jackson to Carbondale bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN station.
Jackson to Carbondale bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson to Carbondale is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Jackson to Carbondale.
There are 54+ hotels available in Carbondale.
What companies run services between Jackson, TN, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Jackson Plaza to Carbondale via Lou’s Crawfish, El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN, Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis, and Anna - Shell in around 7h 18m.
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–140
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $40–140
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Anna - Shell
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–150
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $50–150
Bus from El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN to Tornado Bus Co - Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $45–140
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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