What is the cheapest way to get from Waco to Carthage?

The cheapest way to get from Waco to Carthage is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 7h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waco to Carthage?

The fastest way to get from Waco to Carthage is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 41m and costs $180 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Waco and Carthage?

No, there is no direct bus from Waco to Carthage station. However, there are services departing from Waco and arriving at Joplin Bus Station via Oklahoma City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

How far is it from Waco to Carthage?

The distance between Waco and Carthage is 509 miles. The road distance is 461.4 miles.

How do I travel from Waco to Carthage without a car?

The best way to get from Waco to Carthage without a car is to bus which takes 11h 15m and costs $100 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Waco to Carthage?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Waco to Carthage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waco to Carthage bus from?

Waco to Carthage bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Waco station.

Where does the Waco to Carthage bus arrive?

Waco to Carthage bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oklahoma City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Waco to Carthage?

Yes, the driving distance between Waco to Carthage is 461 miles. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Waco to Carthage.

Where can I stay near Carthage?

There are 40+ hotels available in Carthage.

Waco to Carthage - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Waco to Carthage by plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, bus (Greyhound), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Waco to Springfield-Branson National Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Waco (ACT) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane ACT - SGF
2. Take the taxi from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Carthagetaxi
4h 41m
$188–496
Drive 458.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Waco to Carthagecar 458.7 mi
7h 40m
$84–121
Bus
1. Take the bus from Waco to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2242
2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
11h 15m
$102–172
Fly Waco to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Waco (ACT) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane ACT - XNA
2. Take the bus from Fayetteville to Joplinbus
6h 27m
$200–588
Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Waco to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airportbus
2. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane DFW - SGF
3. Take the taxi from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Carthagetaxi
6h 8m
$164–481
Bus via Tulsa
1. Take the bus from Waco to Tulsabus Aguascalientes-Tulsa
2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
12h 18m
$215–239
Bus via Tulsa #2
1. Take the bus from Waco Bus Stop to Dallas Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus
12h 30m
$96–179
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Waco Bus Stop to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Fort Worth to Oklahoma Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus
13h 47m
$135–264

Waco (ACT) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) flights

21Weekly Planes

3h 50mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Waco to Carthage.

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Distance: 506.4 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Waco, TX, USA and Carthage, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Waco to Carthage via Oklahoma City Bus Station and Joplin Bus Station in around 11h 15m.

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