There are 8 ways to get from Waco to Carbondale by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Dallas, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
best- Take the bus from Waco to Dallasbus
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DAL - STL
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
8h 42m$158–605Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Waco to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airportbus
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DFW - STL
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
9h 12m$89–675Bus
- Take the bus from Waco to Dallasbus San Antonio / ...
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Marathon Gas Station - Marionbus Querétaro
17h 24m$179–223Bus, train
- Take the bus from Waco to Dallasbus
- Take the train from Dallas to St. Louistrain
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
21h 38m$244–526Drive 736 mi
- Drive from Waco to Carbondalecar 736 mi
11h 47m$135–194Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Waco to Downtown Austinbus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane AUS - STL
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
9h 34m$384–976Bus to Dallas, fly to Nashville, bus
- Take the bus from Waco to Dallasbus
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Nashville (BNA)plane DAL - BNA
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
10h 38m$163–549Bus via Nashville
- Take the bus from Waco Bus Stop to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
20h 40m$145–301
Waco to Carbondale by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waco to Carbondale is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 11h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Waco to Carbondale is to bus and fly which takes 8h 42m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Waco to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Waco and arriving at Carbondale,IL - Amtrak via Dallas Jefferson and RMTD Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 24m.
The distance between Waco and Carbondale is 760 miles. The road distance is 740.3 miles.
The best way to get from Waco to Carbondale without a car is to bus which takes 17h 24m and costs $170 - $230.
It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Waco to Carbondale, including transfers.
Waco to Carbondale bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Waco station.
Waco to Carbondale bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Dallas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waco to Carbondale is 740 miles. It takes approximately 11h 47m to drive from Waco to Carbondale.
Book your Waco to Carbondale bus tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Waco, TX, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Waco to Carbondale,IL - Amtrak via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, Marathon Gas Station - Marion, and RMTD Park and Ride in around 17h 24m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Dallas to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Dallas to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Dallas to Nashville via Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Dallas to Nashville via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dallas to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–420
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Waco to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Waco to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Waco to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Waco to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 60+ hotels available in Carbondale.







