How far is Carbondale from Detroit?

Carbondale and Detroit are 735 km (456 miles) apart.

Bus Carbondale to Detroit from $175 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Carbondale to Detroit on November 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:40am	Amtrak Station	17h 15m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
4:40am	Amtrak Station	17h 15m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
4:55am	Amtrak Station	17h 15m	11:10pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
3:45am	Amtrak Station	18h 10m	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
4:55am	Amtrak Station	17h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Carbondale to Detroit

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 15 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $113, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

15h 40mAverage Duration

735 kmDistance

67kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$115 - $273	Average Duration21h	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$113 - $561	Average Duration15h 40m	CO₂ emissions 67kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,572 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,359 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Carbondale to Detroit, MI by bus

How far is Carbondale from Detroit?
Carbondale and Detroit are 735 km (456 miles) apart.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-07

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11-08

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Today

$237

11-10

$175

11-11

$178

11-12

$178

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The cheapest trip from Carbondale to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Nov 10, 2025 with a price of $175

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

You can expect to pay from $175 to $588 for a bus ticket from Carbondale to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $175 which is on 2025-11-10.

What's the cheapest way to go from Carbondale to Detroit, MI?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time21h	Avg Price$174	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time15h 40m	Avg Price$215	Daily Departures2

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