There are 2 ways to get from Springfield to Centralia by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the train from Carbondale to Centralia Amtraktrain
8h 48m$66–150Drive 276.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Centraliacar 276.2 mi
4h 58m$51–73
Springfield to Centralia by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Centralia is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Centralia is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs $50 - $75.
The distance between Springfield and Centralia is 382 miles. The road distance is 277.8 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Centralia without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 48m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Springfield to Centralia, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Centralia is 278 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Springfield to Centralia.
There are eight+ hotels available in Centralia.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Centralia, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Springfield to Centralia. However, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Carbondale Intermodal Station, walk to Carbondale, then take the train to Centralia Amtrak. Alternatively, you can drive from Springfield to Centralia in around 4h 58m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carbondale to Centralia Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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