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How to get fromMississippi to Carbondaleby train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Jackson to Carbondaletrain train City of New Orleans
    9h 33m
    $140–290

  2. Drive 420.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jackson to Carbondalecar car 420.6 mi
    6h 53m
    $77–111

  3. Fly from Memphis, bus

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane MEM - BNA
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    6h 39m
    $534–883

  4. Fly from Tupelo Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane TUP - BNA
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    6h 42m
    $102–244

  5. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg, bus

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane JAN - BNA
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    7h 2m
    $126–443

Mississippi to Carbondale by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration9h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 439 mi
  • Duration: 9h 33m

What companies run services between Mississippi, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Jackson to Carbondale once daily. Tickets cost $140–290 and the journey takes 9h 33m.

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