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How to get fromWashington to Carbondaleby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Carbondale by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or subway

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane DCA - ASE
    2. Take the bus from AABC Airport DV to 6th St + Colorado Avebus bus
    7h 12m
    $234–964

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane IAD - ASE
    3. Take the bus from AABC Airport DV to 6th St + Colorado Avebus bus
    9h 4m
    $135–608

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Glenwood Springs Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    44h 41m
    $670–1,365

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    45h 49m
    $284–531

  5. Drive 1,811.3 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Carbondalecar car 1,811.3 mi
    30h 15m
    $331–478

Washington to Carbondale by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration45h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$284Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,622.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Carbondale, CO, USA?

You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Carbondale via Chicago Union Station and Glenwood Springs Station in around 44h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to 6th St + Colorado Ave via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B19, and West Glenwood Park & Ride in around 45h 49m.

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