There are 3 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Carbondale by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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St. Louis Airport (STL) to Carbondale by bus
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The cheapest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Carbondale is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Carbondale is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Carbondale station. However, there are services departing from Saint Louis and arriving at Carbondale Intermodal Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Carbondale is 110 miles. The road distance is 109.5 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Carbondale without a car is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs $17 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Carbondale, including transfers.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Carbondale bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Carbondale bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Carbondale Intermodal Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) to Carbondale is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Carbondale.
Book your St. Louis Airport (STL) to Carbondale bus tickets online with FlixBus.
What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station once daily. Tickets cost $15–26 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Amtrak also services this route once daily.
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
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There are 54+ hotels available in Carbondale.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Carbondale. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






