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

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

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  1. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane MSP - MWA
    7h 8m
    $126–557

  2. Drive  603.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mankato to Carbondalecar car 603.4 mi
    11h 33m
    $111–160

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train
    17h 11m
    $403–660

  4. Bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    19h 50m
    $165–275

  5. Bus to Rochester, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane RST - MWA
    11h 56m
    $111–467

  6. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MSP - STL
    3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    7h 33m
    $118–613

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Milwaukeebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Marathon Gas Station - Marionbus bus
    19h 56m
    $169–252

Mankato to Carbondale by bus, foot, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration17h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$403Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 629.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

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.

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