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

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

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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 33m
    $55–130

  2. Drive 211.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jefferson City to Carbondalecar car 211.3 mi
    4h 28m
    $39–56

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0175s
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 43m
    $50–110

  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 36m
    $177–497

  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 36m
    $164–496

Jefferson City to Carbondale by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Carbondale via Jefferson City, St Louis Bus Station, and St. Louis in around 6h 43m. 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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