There are 3 ways to get from Marion, IL to Carbondale by bus, taxi, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Marion, IL to Carbondale is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from Marion, IL to Carbondale is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $35 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Marion, IL to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from RMTD Park and Ride and arriving at Carbondale,IL - Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Marion, IL and Carbondale is 21 miles. The road distance is 16.6 miles.
The best way to get from Marion, IL to Carbondale without a car is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs $8 - $13.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Marion, IL to Carbondale, including transfers.
Marion, IL to Carbondale bus services, operated by Rides Mass Transit District (RMTD), depart from RMTD Park and Ride station.
Marion, IL to Carbondale bus services, operated by Rides Mass Transit District (RMTD), arrive at Carbondale,IL - Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marion, IL to Carbondale is 17 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Marion, IL to Carbondale.
There are 60+ hotels available in Carbondale.
What companies run services between Marion, IL, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?
Rides Mass Transit District (RMTD) operates a bus from RMTD Park and Ride to Carbondale,IL - Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 1h 3m.
- Phone
- +1 618-253-8761
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridesmtd.com
Bus from RMTD Park and Ride to Carbondale,IL - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- ridesmtd.com
- In-County 1 way
- $3
- Out of county one way
- $5
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