There are 9 ways to get from Toronto to Carbondale by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport
best- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane YYZ - MWA
7h 20m$101–421Train via Detroit
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain
17h 8m$200–557Bus, train
- Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain
20h 43m$174–327Drive 767.9 mi
- Drive from Toronto to Carbondalecar 767.9 mi
13h 6m$176–254Fly Toronto Island Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport
- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane YTZ - MWA
4h 27m$108–454Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane YYZ - STL
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
8h 16m$102–504Fly Toronto Island Airport to Barkley Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane YTZ - PAH
- Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Carbondalecar
5h 34m$123–528Train
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain
22h 9m$236–659Bus
- Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Clarksville Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from Clarksville Park & Ride to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
24h 10m$146–235
Toronto to Carbondale by train and car
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Toronto to Carbondale is to bus which costs $140 - $240 and takes 24h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Toronto to Carbondale is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $100 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Toronto to Carbondale station. However, there are services departing from Toronto and arriving at Carbondale Intermodal Station via Detroit Bus Station and Clarksville Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Toronto station to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Toronto Union Station and arriving at Carbondale via Detroit and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 8m.
The distance between Toronto and Carbondale is 671 miles. The road distance is 772.4 miles.
The best way to get from Toronto to Carbondale without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 43m and costs $170 - $330.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Toronto to Carbondale, including transfers.
Toronto to Carbondale bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Toronto station.
Toronto to Carbondale train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
The best way to get from Toronto to Carbondale is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs $100 - $430. Alternatively, you can train via Detroit, which costs $200 - $600 and takes 17h 8m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $240 and takes 24h 10m.
What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Carbondale, IL, USA?
American Airlines, Air Canada, and United Airlines fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Toronto Union Station to Carbondale via Windsor, Detroit, and Chicago Union Station in around 17h 8m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Barkley Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Barkley Regional Airport via Newark, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Toronto Union Station to Windsor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–210
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $55–150
- Business
- $90–200
- Business Plus
- $100–210
- Economy
- $65–150
- Economy Plus
- $70–160
Train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–90
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–170
- Economy
- $30–95
- Economy Plus
- $35–110
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Clarksville Park & Ride to Carbondale Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Toronto to Carbondale bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Carbondale is 1h behind Toronto. It is currently 6:36 AM in Toronto and 5:36 AM in Carbondale.
Toronto to Carbondale train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Windsor station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toronto to Carbondale is 772 miles. It takes approximately 13h 6m to drive from Toronto to Carbondale.
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Book your Toronto to Carbondale bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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