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

The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Carbondale is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Carbondale is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $140 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Lincoln and Carbondale?

No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln to Carbondale station. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Bus Depot and arriving at Carbondale Intermodal Station via Omaha, Kansas City Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.

How far is it from Lincoln to Carbondale?

The distance between Lincoln and Carbondale is 494 miles. The road distance is 534.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lincoln to Carbondale without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 14h 20m and costs $150 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Lincoln to Carbondale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lincoln to Carbondale bus from?

Lincoln to Carbondale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lincoln Bus Depot station.

Bus or fly from Lincoln to Carbondale?

The best way to get from Lincoln to Carbondale is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Kansas City, which costs $150 - $270 and takes 14h 20m.

Where does the Lincoln to Carbondale bus arrive?

Lincoln to Carbondale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Omaha, NE station.

Can I drive from Lincoln to Carbondale?

Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Carbondale is 535 miles. It takes approximately 9h 29m to drive from Lincoln to Carbondale.

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

Book your Lincoln to Carbondale bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Carbondale?

There are 53+ hotels available in Carbondale.

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

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

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Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane LNK - MWA
6h 17m
$140–642
Drive 531.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lincoln to Carbondalecar 531.8 mi
9h 29m
$98–141
Bus via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Lincoln Bus Depot to Omaha, NEbus
2. Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
14h 20m
$157–265
Fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane LNK - PAH
2. Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Carbondalecar
8h 27m
$132–671
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lincoln Bus Depot to Omaha, NEbus
2. Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain
4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
16h 4m
$215–391
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lincoln Bus Depot to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
16h 20m
$120–240

Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights

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Distance: 490.7 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Lincoln, NE, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lincoln to Carbondale Intermodal Station via Lincoln Bus Depot, Omaha, Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 14h 20m.

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