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

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There are 8 ways to get from Oakland to Carbondale by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane SFO - MWA
    9h 22m
    $191–653

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SFO - STL
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    9h 18m
    $159–456

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    2d 5h
    $376–765

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2d 9h

  5. Drive 2,135.7 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Carbondalecar car 2,135.7 mi
    33h 45m
    $390–563

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane OAK - STL
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    10h 31m
    $233–959

  7. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SJC - STL
    3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    11h 43m
    $228–915

  8. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SMF - STL
    3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    11h 11m
    $270–869

Oakland to Carbondale by bus

Calendar19Weekly Buses
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$376Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,851 mi
  • Duration: 9h 22m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Carbondale via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and St. Louis in around 2d 5h.

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