Bus Tickets from St Louis, MO to Carbondale, IL

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: St Louis
    Departure location: Gateway Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: St Louis
    Departure location: Gateway Station
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: St Louis
    Departure location: Gateway Station
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from St Louis to Carbondale.

Bus
Average Price$22 - $48Average Duration2h
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$74 - $499Average Duration15h
12kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from St Louis to Carbondale

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Carbondale. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
2hAverage Duration
$22Cheapest ticket
3kgCO₂ emissions

Bus St Louis to Carbondale: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$26
Average bus trip duration2h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure1:05am
Distance82 miles (132 km)
Latest bus departure11:45pm

St Louis to Carbondale Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/26
$17
04/27
$18
Today
$17
04/29
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04/30
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05/01
$15
05/02
$17
05/03
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St Louis to Carbondale was searched and found on May 1, 2025 with a price of $15

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from St Louis to Carbondale, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $15 to $45 for a bus ticket from St Louis to Carbondale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-05-01.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between St Louis and Carbondale!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from St Louis to Carbondale, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from St Louis to Carbondale that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from St Louis to Carbondale.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

What's the cheapest way to go from St Louis to Carbondale?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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