What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Carbondale?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Carbondale is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo to Carbondale?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Carbondale is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $110 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo and Carbondale?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Waterloo and arriving at Carbondale via Iowa City and St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

How far is it from Waterloo to Carbondale?

The distance between Waterloo and Carbondale is 397 miles. The road distance is 432.5 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo to Carbondale without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo to Carbondale without a car is to bus which takes 13h 5m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Waterloo to Carbondale?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Waterloo to Carbondale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo to Carbondale bus from?

Waterloo to Carbondale bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Waterloo station.

Bus or fly from Waterloo to Carbondale?

The best way to get from Waterloo to Carbondale is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $110 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 5m.

Where does the Waterloo to Carbondale bus arrive?

Waterloo to Carbondale bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Des Moines station.

Can I drive from Waterloo to Carbondale?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Carbondale is 432 miles. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Waterloo to Carbondale.

How do I get a bus ticket from Waterloo to Carbondale?

Book your Waterloo to Carbondale bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Carbondale?

There are 54+ hotels available in Carbondale.

Waterloo to Carbondale - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Waterloo to Carbondale by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus)

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Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane ALO - MWA
5h 21m
$115–424
Drive 430 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Waterloo to Carbondalecar 430 mi
7h 59m
$79–114
Bus
1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Iowa Citybus
2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Saint Louisbus
3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
13h 5m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Napervillebus
2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain
13h 43m
Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Cedar Rapidsbus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane CID - MWA
6h 48m
Bus via Des Moines
1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
14h 45m
$100–218

Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights

17Weekly Planes

6h 1mAverage Duration

$67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 394.7 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

American Airlines and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo to Carbondale via Iowa City, Saint Louis, and St. Louis in around 13h 5m.

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