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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 25m
    $66–144

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    11h 12m
    $118–266

  3. Drive 379.6 mi

    1. Drive from Lawrence to Carbondalecar car 379.6 mi
    6h 53m
    $70–101

  4. Bus, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane MCI - MWA
    8h 16m
    $147–652

  5. Bus, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MCI - STL
    3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    8h 10m
    $115–715

Lawrence to Carbondale by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 415.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Carbondale via St Louis Bus Station and St. Louis in around 9h 25m.

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