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

The cheapest way to get from Mankato to Carbondale is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 11h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mankato to Carbondale is to bus and fly which takes 7h 12m and costs $120 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Mankato and Carbondale?

No, there is no direct bus from Mankato to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Mankato and arriving at Carbondale via Minneapolis-St. Paul, Kansas City Bus Station and St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 50m.

How far is it from Mankato to Carbondale?

The distance between Mankato and Carbondale is 634 miles. The road distance is 606.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mankato to Carbondale without a car is to bus and train which takes 17h 11m and costs $400 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Mankato to Carbondale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mankato to Carbondale bus from?

Mankato to Carbondale bus services, operated by Land to Air Express, depart from Mankato station.

Where does the Mankato to Carbondale bus arrive?

Mankato to Carbondale bus services, operated by Land to Air Express, arrive at Minneapolis-St. Paul station.

Can I drive from Mankato to Carbondale?

Yes, the driving distance between Mankato to Carbondale is 607 miles. It takes approximately 11h 33m to drive from Mankato to Carbondale.

Where can I stay near Carbondale?

There are 60+ hotels available in Carbondale.

Mankato to Carbondale - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Mankato to Carbondale by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus
2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane MSP - MWA
7h 12m
$126–557
Drive 603.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mankato to Carbondalecar 603.4 mi
11h 33m
$104–149
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain
17h 11m
$403–660
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
19h 50m
$171–280
Bus to Rochester, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from Mankato to Rochesterbus
2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane RST - MWA
12h 12m
$111–447
Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus
2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MSP - STL
3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
7h 38m
$124–663
Bus via Milwaukee Airport (MKE)
1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus
2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
23h 16m
$146–248

Mankato to Carbondale by bus, foot, and train

21Weekly Services

17h 11mAverage Duration

$403Cheapest Price

See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Mankato to Carbondale.

Launch map view

Distance: 629.9 mi
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Mankato, MN, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Mankato to Carbondale via Minneapolis-St. Paul, Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and St. Louis in around 19h 50m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.