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

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There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Carbondale by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane RDU - STL
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    7h 24m
    $570–1,056

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    18h 34m
    $131–241

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    30h 58m
    $451–913

  4. Drive 717.2 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Carbondalecar car 717.2 mi
    13h 1m
    $131–190

  5. Fly to Nashville, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane RDU - BNA
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    8h 45m
    $424–1,160

  6. Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane RDU - MWA
    7h 36m
    $132–592

Raleigh to Carbondale by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration18h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 789.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 18h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Carbondale via Chicago Union Station in around 30h 58m.

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