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

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There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Carbondale by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane RDU - MWA
    7h 8m
    $118–482

  2. Fly to Nashville, bus

    cheapest
    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 50m
    $104–474

  3. Bus

    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 51m
    $131–221

  4. 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
    $760–1,175

  5. Drive  717.2 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Carbondalecar car 717.2 mi
    13h 2m
    $127–183

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

    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 34m
    $120–628

  7. Bus via Athens

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    22h 15m
    $159–247

Raleigh to Carbondale by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration18h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 604.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, 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 51m.

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