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How to get fromLake Ozark to Carbondaleby taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Ozark to Carbondale by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Lake Ozark to Jefferson City Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    6h 18m
    $154–253

  2. Drive 241.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Ozark to Carbondalecar car 241.2 mi
    5h 1m
    $44–64

  3. Drive, fly

    1. Drive from Lake Ozark to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)car car
    2. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane COU - MWA
    5h 18m
    $107–417

  4. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Ozark to Jefferson Citytaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    7h 27m
    $146–225

Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lake Ozark to Carbondale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 261.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Lake Ozark, MO, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lake Ozark to Carbondale. However, you can take the taxi to Jefferson City Station, take the train to St. Louis, walk to St. Louis, then take the bus to Carbondale. Alternatively, you can drive from Lake Ozark to Carbondale in around 5h 1m.

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