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

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There are 3 ways to get from Missouri to Carbondale by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h
    $55–124

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 46m
    $106–233

  3. Drive 340.8 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Carbondalecar car 340.8 mi
    6h 14m
    $63–90

Missouri to Carbondale by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 343.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h

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

You can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Carbondale via St Louis Bus Station and St. Louis in around 7h.

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