What is the cheapest way to get from Lawrence to Carbondale?

The cheapest way to get from Lawrence to Carbondale is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lawrence to Carbondale?

The fastest way to get from Lawrence to Carbondale is to drive which takes 6h 53m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Lawrence and Carbondale?

No, there is no direct bus from Lawrence to Carbondale station. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Bus Stop and arriving at Carbondale Intermodal Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

How far is it from Lawrence to Carbondale?

The distance between Lawrence and Carbondale is 418 miles. The road distance is 381.8 miles.

How do I travel from Lawrence to Carbondale without a car?

The best way to get from Lawrence to Carbondale without a car is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs $70 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Lawrence to Carbondale?

It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Lawrence to Carbondale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lawrence to Carbondale bus from?

Lawrence to Carbondale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lawrence Bus Stop station.

Where does the Lawrence to Carbondale bus arrive?

Lawrence to Carbondale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

Can I drive from Lawrence to Carbondale?

Yes, the driving distance between Lawrence to Carbondale is 382 miles. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Lawrence to Carbondale.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lawrence to Carbondale?

Book your Lawrence to Carbondale bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Carbondale?

There are 62+ hotels available in Carbondale.

Lawrence to Carbondale - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Lawrence to Carbondale by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2521
9h 15m
$73–108
Drive 379.6 mi
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1. Drive from Lawrence to Carbondalecar 379.6 mi
6h 53m
$70–101
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain
2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
11h 2m
$187–297
Bus, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane MCI - MWA
8h 15m
$137–651
Bus, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MCI - STL
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
8h
$725–1,037
Bus, fly to Nashville
1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Nashville (BNA)plane MCI - BNA
3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
10h 26m
$439–1,163

Lawrence to Carbondale by bus

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9h 15mAverage Duration

$73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 415.6 mi
Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Lawrence, KS, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Carbondale Intermodal Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 9h 15m.

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