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

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There are 5 ways to get from Richmond to Carbondale by plane, bus (Amtrak, 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 Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane RIC - MWA
    6h 54m
    $130–590

  2. Fly to Nashville, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane RIC - BNA
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    8h 58m
    $112–527

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    19h 20m
    $134–249

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    28h 41m
    $365–810

  5. Drive 765.6 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Carbondalecar car 765.6 mi
    13h 26m
    $140–202

Richmond to Carbondale by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration19h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 661 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station via Charlottesville Amtrak Station, Charlottesville Union Station, and Nashville Bus Station in around 19h 20m.

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