Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale: Tickets & Schedules
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Next departures for St. Louis to Carbondale on November 26
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Next departures for St. Louis to Carbondale on November 27
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Next departures for St. Louis to Carbondale on November 28
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Next departures for St. Louis to Carbondale on November 29
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Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis 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 2 hours, and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Based on 11452 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $32
Based on 5607 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $69
Based on 87397 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $42
Greyhound St. Louis Carbondale recent customer reviews
Bus was late getting into Carbondale only because it was stuck in traffic leaving St Louis due to Blues game traffic.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis to Carbondale by bus
What is the travel distance from St. Louis to Carbondale?
The distance between St. Louis and Carbondale is approximately 133 km (82 miles).
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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11-24
$29
11-25
$34
Today
$103
11-27
$98
11-28
$36
11-29
$65
11-30
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The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Carbondale was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $29
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 $29 to $103 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 $36 which is on 2025-11-28.
Usually FlixBus 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.
What's the cheapest way to go from St. Louis to Carbondale?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Carbondale was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $29
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
