There are 6 ways to get from Roanoke to Carbondale by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2521
13h 5m$97–174Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain
30h 51m$320–715Drive 632 mi
- Drive from Roanoke to Carbondalecar 632 mi
10h 36m$116–167Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Williamson County Regional Airport
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane ROA - MWA
8h 45m$124–504Drive to Greenbrier Valley Airport, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport
- Drive from Roanoke to Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB)car
- Fly from Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane LWB - MWA
10h 37m$128–508Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Barkley Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane ROA - PAH
- Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Carbondalecar
10h 19m$101–463
Roanoke to Carbondale by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Carbondale is to bus which costs $95 - $180 and takes 13h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Carbondale is to fly which takes 8h 45m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Carbondale station. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Carbondale Intermodal Station via Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Carbondale via Charlottesville and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 51m.
The distance between Roanoke and Carbondale is 643 miles. The road distance is 635.7 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Carbondale without a car is to bus which takes 13h 5m and costs $95 - $180.
It takes approximately 13h 5m to get from Roanoke to Carbondale, including transfers.
Roanoke to Carbondale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Carbondale is to bus which takes 13h 5m and costs $95 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $320 - $750 and takes 30h 51m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $550 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Carbondale Intermodal Station via Nashville Bus Station in around 13h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roanoke to Carbondale via Charlottesville and Chicago Union Station in around 30h 51m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Williamson County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Williamson County Regional Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Williamson County Regional Airport via Philadelphia, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 44m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Greenbrier Valley Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Greenbrier Valley Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $210–470
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to Carbondale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Carbondale is 1h behind Roanoke. It is currently 2:22 AM in Roanoke and 1:22 AM in Carbondale.
Roanoke to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Carbondale is 636 miles. It takes approximately 10h 36m to drive from Roanoke to Carbondale.
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