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

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

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane SFO - MWA
    9h 4m
    $170–602

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SFO - STL
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    9h
    $158–495

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    2d 5h
    $374–714

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    2d 12h
    $855–1,816

  5. Drive 2,141.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Carbondalecar car 2,141.7 mi
    33h 52m
    $391–565

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

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane OAK - STL
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    10h 44m
    $224–911

San Francisco to Carbondale by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$374Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,841 mi
  • Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Carbondale via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and St. Louis in around 2d 5h.

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