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How to get fromSan Antonio to Carbondaleby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from San Antonio to Carbondale by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane SAT - PAH
    2. Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Carbondalecar car
    7h 36m
    $108–500

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio to Marathon Gas Station - Marionbus bus Querétaro
    21h 51m
    $143–296

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    27h 42m
    $345–722

  4. Drive 913.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Antonio to Carbondalecar car 913.5 mi
    14h 40m
    $167–241

  5. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SAT - STL
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    7h 11m
    $149–754

  6. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Nashville, bus

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane SAT - BNA
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    9h 7m
    $483–1,558

  7. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane AUS - STL
    3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    9h 4m
    $382–980

San Antonio to Carbondale by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration27h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$345Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 841.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio to Marathon Gas Station - Marion once daily. Tickets cost $140–290 and the journey takes 17h 50m.

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