There are 8 ways to get from Katy to Carbondale by bus, plane, car, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive
best- Take the bus from Katy, TX to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane IAH - PAH
- Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Carbondalecar
6h 13m$92–427Bus, train
- Take the bus from Katy to Downtown Houstonbus
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Carbondaletrain
22h 18m$209–456Bus via Dallas
- Take the bus from Katy, TX to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla Stbus Houston
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Marathon Gas Station - Marionbus Querétaro
25h 17m$236–365Drive 776.6 mi
- Drive from Katy to Carbondalecar 776.6 mi
13h 36m$142–205Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Katy, TX to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane HOU - STL
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
8h 12m$175–863Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Katy, TX to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane IAH - STL
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
8h 44m$316–1,016Bus
- Take the bus from Katy to Downtown Houstonbus
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
25h 25m$157–311Bus, train via Houston
- Take the bus from Katy, TX to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Carbondaletrain
25h 55m$263–604
Katy to Carbondale by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Katy to Carbondale is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Katy to Carbondale is to bus and fly and drive which takes 6h 13m and costs $90 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Katy to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Katy, TX and arriving at Carbondale,IL - Amtrak via Houston @ Young - S - Mb, Dallas Jefferson and RMTD Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 17m.
The distance between Katy and Carbondale is 746 miles. The road distance is 781.1 miles.
The best way to get from Katy to Carbondale without a car is to bus and train which takes 22h 18m and costs $200 - $460.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Katy to Carbondale, including transfers.
Katy to Carbondale bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Katy station.
Katy to Carbondale bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Houston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katy to Carbondale is 781 miles. It takes approximately 13h 36m to drive from Katy to Carbondale.
Book your Katy to Carbondale bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Katy, TX, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Katy, TX to Carbondale,IL - Amtrak via Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St, Houston @ Young - S - Mb, Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, Dallas Jefferson, Marathon Gas Station - Marion, and RMTD Park and Ride in around 25h 17m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–370
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Katy, TX to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Katy, TX to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Katy, TX to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Katy, TX to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Katy, TX to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- RedCoach
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