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

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There are 10 ways to get from Newark to Carbondale by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane EWR - MWA
    7h 10m
    $132–595

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    25h 30m
    $175–284

  3. Train via Ossining (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train
    28h 14m
    $345–1,422

  4. Drive  932.7 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Carbondalecar car 932.7 mi
    16h 36m
    $171–246

  5. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane EWR - STL
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    7h 42m
    $309–943

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane LGA - MWA
    8h 1m
    $171–767

  7. Fly Laguardia Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LGA - STL
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    9h 4m
    $168–505

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Nashville, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane EWR - BNA
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    9h 16m
    $504–1,557

  9. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane PHL - STL
    3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    8h 47m
    $158–1,380

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    34h 53m
    $395–1,005

Newark to Carbondale by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 836.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Carbondale via St Louis Bus Station and St. Louis in around 25h 30m.

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