Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Carbondale: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Philadelphia to Carbondale on December 27
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound
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Philadelphia (Logan Square)
Amtrak StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
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Philadelphia (Logan Square)
Amtrak StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Cherry Hill Mall
Amtrak StationNo tags
GreyhoundBus
199 Spring Garden St.
Amtrak StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Amtrak StationNo tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Carbondale

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Carbondale. The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $192, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
1d 9hAverage Duration
1243 kmDistance
31kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$192 - $398Average Duration1d 9h
31kg CO₂e
Average Price$358 - $2,438Average Duration1d 14h
113kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Carbondale by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Carbondale?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Carbondale start from $192. The average price for this route is around $316. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Carbondale?

    The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Carbondale is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 1243 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 1h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Carbondale route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to Carbondale?

    The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Carbondale at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Carbondale?

    A bus trip from Philadelphia to Carbondale generates an estimated 31 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Carbondale?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11638 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Carbondale?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Carbondale?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Carbondale?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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