There are 2 ways to get from Kentucky to Carbondale by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car
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Kentucky to Carbondale by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Kentucky to Carbondale is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Kentucky to Carbondale is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Kentucky station to Carbondale station. However, there are services departing from Louisville Bus Station and arriving at Carbondale Intermodal Station via Clarksville Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Kentucky and Carbondale is 345 miles. The road distance is 216.1 miles.
The best way to get from Kentucky to Carbondale without a car is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Kentucky to Carbondale, including transfers.
Kentucky to Carbondale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Louisville Bus Station.
Kentucky to Carbondale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Clarksville Park & Ride station.
Carbondale is 1h behind Kentucky. It is currently 3:38 PM in Kentucky and 2:38 PM in Carbondale.
Yes, the driving distance between Kentucky to Carbondale is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Kentucky to Carbondale.
What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Louisville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station via Clarksville Park & Ride in around 7h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Louisville Bus Station to Clarksville Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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