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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 9 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
    6h 34m
    $132–515

  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
    $173–344

  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
    $412–1,411

  4. Drive 932.7 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Carbondalecar car 932.7 mi
    16h 37m
    $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 32m
    $390–858

  6. 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
    8h 55m
    $189–880

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane JFK - STL
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    8h 37m
    $155–682

  8. 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 41m
    $200–1,744

  9. 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
    $471–953

Newark to Carbondale by bus

Calendar9Weekly Buses
Duration25h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 836.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 4 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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